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Citing 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
Read moreThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced that it is issuing a new rule addressing the use of cranes and derricks in construction, which will replace a decades-old standard. Approximately 267,000 construction, crane rental and crane certification establishments employing about 4.8 million workers will be affected by the rule. “The
Read more“OSHA doesn’t work unless workers feel secure in exercising their rights,” said Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA David Michaels. “This Web page is part of OSHA’s promise to stand by those workers who have the courage to come forward when they know their employer is cutting corners on safety and health.” Workers who “blow
Read moreIn a move OSHA said would update and remove inconsistent or duplicative standards, the agency has issued a proposed rule that would revise or eliminate requirements in several standards. The Standards Improvement Project – Phase III affects many standards, from those in general industry to construction and maritime. Some changes would be more cosmetic, such
Read moreOver the last few weeks, we have been working with the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) to launch an online dialogue tool, similar to an online town hall, which gives workers the opportunity to share their experiences and provide your feedback to help enhance and shape DOE’s worker safety initiatives and programs. As an
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