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New Safety Regulations for Natural Gas Transmission Pipelines

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Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has announced proposed regulations to update critical safety requirements for natural gas transmission pipelines. billion in damages.

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Contractor Management and Prequalification: Why Are They Necessary?

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In that case, the responsibility of dealing with workplace accidents or unsafe job sites will fall upon them, causing legal issues. Prequalification demonstrates that your company adheres to health and safety regulations, preventing potential lawsuits, poor work, and additional expenses for the client.

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Injury & Illness Prevention Program Highlights OSHA’s 2013 Priorities

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Injury & Illness Prevention Program Highlights OSHA’s 2013 Priorities. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada.

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What Happens When You Don’t Wear PPE?

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Not wearing PPE can result in severe injury to yourself and to others around you. Workplaces like construction sites can be dangerous and accidents can happen in a few seconds time, and if an employee is not equipped well, then it can be life-threatening as well. Experiencing injuries as a result of falling items or debris.

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OSHA announces stakeholder meetings to discuss prevention of backover injuries

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OSHA announces stakeholder meetings to discuss prevention of backover injuries. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. The first will take place Jan.

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Fieldwire

Preventing accidents and reducing risk exposure The safety of construction site workers is always a priority for construction companies – and there is a lot to improve. Bureau of Labor Statistics , there were 5,190 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2021. According to the U.S.

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OSHA Testing Can Reduce Employer Liability, Saves Companies Money

Construction Law Monitor

He is a specialist New York accident lawyer and the proprietor of the Ginarte Law firm. million workers suffer serious injury or illness related to their jobs, according to a white paper published by Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor (OSHA).While

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