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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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State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Owners of existing buildings that do not comply with new regulations could face fines of $1 million or more. And, getting used to and consistently complying with new regulations could be a dramatic learning curve — one that contractors who are equipped with modern construction management software would be dramatically better prepared for.

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Episode 10: System-Based Safety: The Cornerstone of Your Safety Program

Safety Services Company

Moving into risk assessment and compliance, Jeffrey became enthralled with the process of helping his clients reach full compliance with state and federal regulations. The staggering toll of preventable industrial accidents is much higher than common sense and functional safety protocols.

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What Happens When You Don’t Wear PPE?

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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. Accidents and impacts. The first is the risk to all workers’ health and safety, and the second is the legal consequences if an accident occurs.

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Fieldwire - Untitled Article

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 Advisory Committee Meeting to Consider Sign Standard Change

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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. For more information, see OSHA’s existing Accident Prevention Signs and Tags standard.

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