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An Article by Fred Hosier China is on the verge of overtaking the U.S. as the world’s top manufacturer. Some use Chinese competition as a reason why OSHA’s regulations shouldn’t be stricter. However, a recent newspaper article paints a picture of workplace safety in China that no one would want. China doesn’t lack workplace safety
Read moreThe OSHA cited three construction companies and 14 site contractors for 371 alleged workplace safety violations, and proposed $16.6 million dollars in penalties, following an investigation of natural gas explosion at the Kleen Energy Systems LLC power plant construction site in Middletown, Conn. The explosion took the lives of six workers and injured 50 others.
Read moreIn an effort to strengthen oversight of its special permits program for transporting hazardous materials, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration on July 27 issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (.pdf file) that would revise its permit application procedures. Published in the July 27 Federal Register, the revision would require an applicant to provide
Read moreThe Federal Railroad Administration’s Railroad Safety Advisory Committee will meet on Sept. 23, according to a notice (.pdf file) published in the July 27 Federal Register. RSAC is tasked with developing railroad safety regulations through a consensus process. Scheduled meeting topics include remarks from FRA Administrator Joseph C. Szabo; status reports by the Passenger Hours
Read moreCiting inflation, the Federal Railroad Administration on July 27 issued a final rule (.pdf file) that increases the maximum penalty and the aggravated maximum penalty for a violation of federal hazardous materials transportation laws or regulations. The penalties will apply when assessing a civil monetary penalty for a violation. The aggravated maximum penalty is
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