The 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.
Read moreKeep Each Other Safe This year’s theme is all about Keeping Each Other Safe—wherever we are. NSC is working to end preventable deaths in our lifetime. National Safety Month is the prefect time to join us! Stand Up to Falls Falls are one of the main causes of unintentional injuries at work and at home.
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