If you’ve gotten your annual certification renewal notice from BCSP this month like a lot of us and you need to recertify soon, check out the Region II PDC for two fantastic days of technical education and vendor demos. The speaker list is posted and discounted hotel room rates end on February 9th, 2026.

Governor Katie Hobbs signed an Executive Order to protect Arizonans from heat risk in the workplace. The Executive Order directs the ICA’s Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) to form a Workplace Heat Safety Task Force. Composed of industry leaders, worker representatives, and occupational safety and health experts, the Task Force will be responsible for drafting and recommending heat guidelines for employers before the end of the year. This work will build on the ICA’s Heat Stress State Emphasis Program (SEP) launched in July 2023, which was created to reduce heat-related illnesses and injuries in the workplace through inspections, training, and compliance assistance.  View the full press release here.

If you’re interested in reading the text presented at April’s chapter technical meeting about Heat Stress regulation in Arizona, you can view the proposed text here: https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82519, under the Documents tab.

***UPDATE*** this bill passed on May 13, 2025.

Congressman Andy Biggs has introduced H.R. 86, a bill to abolish OSHA, submitted on January 3, 2025. OSHA has been critical in protecting workers and ensuring safe workplaces for decades. We urge you to contact your Representative today and oppose this dangerous legislation. Worker safety is non-negotiable. Learn more about the bill here: https://legiscan.com/US/bill/HB86/2025.

***UPDATE*** as of 12/29/25 this bill remains pending with no significant action or progress past the committee stage.

Final Rule: Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act has been updated by the Department of Labor. Check out the details here!