OSHA opened a federal comment period on its data collection requirements for rigging equipment used in material handling, part of a routine OMB review — anyone running crane or hoist operations should note the recordkeeping standard isn't changing yet, just the paperwork it rests on. federalregister.gov
AI industry figures warned a Milwaukee-area council hearing that local governments are moving too fast on AI safety rules, the same week NYC's own council continues its AI oversight push — contractors bidding data center or smart-building automation work should expect local AI compliance rules to keep multiplying state by state. Greater Milwaukee Today
NYC formally codified its natural gas alarm requirement in the Rules of the City of New York, confirming detector installation and maintenance duties that mechanical and HVAC contractors working on gas-fired equipment should already be pricing into scope. rules.cityofnewyork.us