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OSHA Publishes Cranes and Derricks Final Rule
It’s been in the works for years and has finally come to life: On July 28, OSHA announced it is issuing a new final rule for cranes and derricks in construction. The agency estimates the new rule will prevent 22 fatalities and 175 injuries each year...
MSHA Ramps Up Enforcement, Hires Additional Inspectors as Citations, Penalties Increase
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has stepped up enforcement of the Mine Safety and Health Act with aggressive field inspections of coal, mineral and aggregate mining operations. Since April, citations and penalties have risen steadily with industry experts predicting a continued increase as MSHA expanded its budget for site inspections and is currently recruiting additional field inspectors...
The Importance of Pipe Marking Safety
When people think of workplace safety, they typically think of fall protection, personal protective equipment, machine safety and so on. They often overlook another very important part of workplace safety – pipe marking...
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OSHA has concluded that effective management of worker safety and health protection is a decisive factor in reducing the extent and the severity of work-related injuries and illnesses. Effective management addresses all work-related hazards, including the potential hazards that could result from a change in worksite conditions or practices. Additionally, it addresses hazards whether or not they are regulated by government standards.
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