CDC / NIOSH Respirator Buyer Alert NIOSH has become aware of a counterfeit N95 Respirator on the market. While the TC number and private label holder (KOSTO) are valid, this unapproved unit can be identified by the misspelling of NIOSH on the front of the respirator. How can you be sure your respirator is truly
Read moreThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) creates laws designed to protect workers from unsafe working environments. Under the new Trump administration inspectors have decreased, making it possible for more potential workplace safety violations to go undetected. In 2016, there were 31,948 federal safety inspections along with 43,105 state safety inspections. These inspections are critical
Read moreThis article was originally published by SUZY KHIMM on January, 8 2018 at nbcnews.com. “The number of federal workplace safety inspectors has fallen under the Trump administration, according to new data obtained by NBC News, raising questions about the government’s efforts to protect workers and the long-term impact of the White House’s move to slow hiring.
Read moreI.A.M. C.R.E.S.T. DOT Railroad Hazardous Material Enhancement Awareness Train the Trainer Program June 18-23, 2017 Amarillo Texas was the site for training 18 new I.A.M. C.R.E.S.T Associate Instructors from IAM/TCU/ District 19. Railroaders from IAM/TCU Local Lodges across North America completed a DOT PHMSA Railroad Train the Trainer program. The class curriculum is specifically designed
Read moreFOR THOSE ABLE TO DRIVE to attend the 2017 IAM Safety and Health Conference, the last minute registration deadline is July 7.
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