Company cited in fatal W.Va. well pad blast
Federal regulators have cited a company whose worker died in an explosion at a Taylor County natural gas production site.
View ArticleCommissioner Staples Announces $500,000 Awarded to Increase Skilled...
... will have the opportunity to receive industry certifications like the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry certification and Microsoft Office certification. Taylor...
View ArticleGraphic Products, Inc. Releases New Infographic Illustrating the...
... posted and shared on websites or forums. Other infographics in the Graphic Products library include Arc Flash Boundary, OSHA Workplace Safety, Deadliest U.S. Jobs & Cities, 6S System, Pipe...
View ArticleCAI Announces September 2013 Training Seminars and Development Programs in...
... difficult workers' compensation claims. Participants will discuss the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) expectations of all organizations and will gain a better understanding...
View ArticleConstruction industry engages in stand-downs for safety
Falls are the leading cause of deaths among construction workers. As part of its Campaign to Prevent Falls, OSHA is holding safety stand-downs.
View ArticleFines levied after fatal blast levels Mo. eatery
... contractor the depth of the gas line or correct number of utility lines in the area. "Heartland is disappointed that OSHA has decided to issue ill-founded and unsubstantiated allegations that are...
View ArticleCompany cited in fatal Taylor gas well explosion
... of Little Hocking, Ohio, died in the explosion, which occurred at an EQT Corp. well site, according to records from OSHA and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. DEP officials...
View ArticleRepublic Steel faces $1.1M in violation fines
... plant in Lorain and agreed to address such safety issues at its other facilities. "Republic Steel has a long history of OSHA violations and disregard for employee safety and health," said David...
View ArticleTougher regulations expected under new labor chief
With Thomas Perez now confirmed as head of the Labor Department, the agency is expected to unleash a flurry of new regulations that have been bottled up for months.
View ArticleGa. chemical plant fire under investigation
Valdosta officials are continuing their investigation into an explosion and fire at a chemical processing facility.
View ArticleNames and Faces
LeaseQ, a leading provider of equipment leasing and financing in the United States, has expanded its management team with the addition of Kerry Smith as director of credit and funding.
View ArticleProgram was supposed to ensure PG&E demolition safety
A PG&E truck exits the old steam power plant Monday afternoon. Cal-OSHA and the California Public Utilities Commission have begun investigating after the implosion of the two remaining towers...
View ArticleDHS says they?re ?proud? of controversial facility
... County District Attorney will press assault charges for the workers that were reportedly hurt by Felix in the home. OSHA is also investigating the employees' workplace safety. Rep. Clark said while...
View ArticleGood Building Suggestions for Homeowners from Green Windows
Always check to see if a contractor is OSHA-compliant and has insurance papers, licenses and permits all in writing.
View ArticleEPA's Vapor Intrusion Guidance
... Virginia Environmental Law Journal, I examined the jurisdictional quandary that vapor intrusion presents for EPA and OSHA. As a form of environmental contamination, vapor intrusion triggers EPA's...
View ArticleGA Chemical Plant Fire Investigated
A city spokeswoman told the Valdosta Daily Times that elevated pH levels of water inside the Perma-Fix facility delayed some of the on-site evaluations that need to be performed there.
View ArticleBe Prepared for an OSHA Inspection Before It Happens
If OSHA pays you a visit anytime in the next few months, you can expect that they will look at egress issues at your workplace.
View ArticleSettlement aims to improve electrical safety at USPS facilities
The U.S. Postal Service, American Postal Workers Union, and OSHA have come to terms on an agreement to protect workers against electrical risks.
View ArticleOSHA cited company for 15 safety violations at local factory
... procedures to control the unexpected activation of machinery can result in severe injuries," said Kim Nelson, OSHA's area director in Toledo. "As an employer, Okamoto Sandusky Manufacturing has the...
View ArticleES&H Construction Safety Analyst
... Investigation, Confined Space Entry, Trenching and Excavation for both General Industry and Construction. Knowledge of OSHA Respiratory Program, including fit testing and PFT's. Maintain written...
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