The Safety and Health Division of the BCTD mounts aggressive campaigns against any forces that seek to weaken existing safety and health regulations, while championing the need for stronger worker protection on the job. We are pressing for stronger enforcement of existing OSHA regulations and adequate funding for compliance officers. Through strong enforcement and penalties for contractors who break the law, OSHA makes worksites safer.
Tough enforcement means fewer accidents and safer environments for construction craft workers.
As new tools and technology appear, new hazards can arise. Through Political Action , we continue to lobby on behalf of workers in the construction industry to ensure that strict laws are passed protecting workers' health and safety. We also work directly with OSHA and other federal agencies in the rulemaking process to assure that workers' health and safety concerns stay at the top of the list when new regulations are developed.