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The U.S. Department of Labor announced that the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has renewed its longstanding alliance with the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). The alliance ensures industry personnel, including contractors, will have access to information, guidance, and training resources that will protect the health and safety of miners.
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers reports ConExpo-Con/Agg attendance of 140,000-plus across more than 3 million square feet of indoor or outdoor exhibit space at the Las Vegas Convention Center and the near-adjacent Festival Grounds parcel along The Strip. Loaded with content and themes surrounding safety, efficiency and sustainability, the early-March event drew construction materials producers and their customers in building and heavy/civil sectors, alongside more than 2,000 equipment or machinery manufacturer, technology developer and service provider exhibitors.
Addressing American Cement Association, National Asphalt Pavement Association, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association and National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association members in Las Vegas, U.S. House Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Committee Ranking Member Rep. Rick Larsen (right; WA-02) cited highway, bridge and transit safety as his top priority for funding legislation to succeed Infrastructure and Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) programs expiring September 30.