MIOSHA Targets Contact Hazards: What MITA Members Need to Know

Effective October 1, 2026, MIOSHA is implementing Agency Instruction MIOSHA-COM-26-1, a new State Emphasis Program (SEP) focused on contact fatalities. MIOSHA created the program after contact fatalities increased to 30 in 2025; as of July 26, 2026, 18 contact...

Air Quality Advisory for Outdoor Construction Operations

Much of Michigan is currently experiencing periods of reduced air quality due to wildfire smoke. While construction work often continues during these events, elevated levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) can pose health risks to employees working outdoors. There...

Let’s Show Michigan What Safe Excavations Really Look Like

Last week, three trench safety incidents occurred here in Michigan. As you can imagine, those incidents generated some negative attention for our industry. Here at MITA, we know those incidents are not representative of the work our members perform every day. MITA has...

Help Shape the Future of Utility Damage Investigations

MITA recently attended a presentation on utility damage investigations and root cause analysis at the MISS DIG 811 Great Lakes Expo. The information presented was found extremely valuable, particularly as our industry continues to focus on reducing utility damage and...

Trench Safety Stand Down Week June 15–19, 2026

National Trench Safety Stand Down Week is June 15–19, 2026. MIOSHA has reached out to MITA seeking events or job sites they can visit to provide training and conduct zero-risk, penalty-free site evaluations. MIOSHA has participated in our members’ events for...