The DOT agency issued a final rule Jan. 19 requiring faster notification by operators after pipeline accidents and on Jan. 13 issued one meant to improve the safety of pipelines transporting hazardous liquids. But the latter was withdrawn 11 days later so the Trump administration can review it.
Read more →In a recent study, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers found that many U.S. adults have damage from noise exposure despite reporting good hearing. Even if a person doesn’t have job-related noise exposure, he/she still could experience hearing damage or loss at home or in the community. A survey released by the Centers for
Read more →New guide offers advise on choosing slip-resistant footwear and ensuring upkeep after purchase. The Institut de Recherche Robert-Sauvé en Santé et en Sécurité du Travail (IRSST) has published “How to Choose Slip-Resistant Occupational Footwear.” The guide presents the procedures for selecting footwear that will provide good grip and adequate protection against other hazards. read more
Read more →A Puyallup, Wash., construction company allegedly exposed workers to potential falls and other hazards at a residential construction site in Olympia. The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has cited J & I Construction for 13 violations for allegedly exposing workers to falls and other hazards, including several that are considered willful and
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