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MSHA Urges Employers Step Up Safety Compliance

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Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration is urging the mining industry to step up its compliance with safety and health regulations under the Mine Safety and Health Act. Two fatalities occurred in underground mines in West Virginia and Illinois, and one fatality occurred at a surface mine in Wyoming.

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OSHA announces stakeholder meetings to discuss prevention of backover injuries

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There are currently only a handful of OSHA regulations aimed specifically at preventing backover injury and death. However, two states, Washington and Virginia have more stringent requirements that call for either spotters or backup cameras for certain vehicles. The first will take place Jan. 8-9, 2013, in Washington D.C.,

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MSHA’s new pattern of violation rule takes aim at repeat mine safety offenders

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“This final rule represents one of MSHA’s highest priority regulatory initiatives and one that addresses Congress’ intent that this regulation encourage chronic violators to comply with the Mine Act and MSHA’s health and safety standards,” said Joseph A.

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Free White Paper: Know Your First Aid Obligations

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When accidents happen, make sure you meet OSHA’s first aid & medical services requirements. Get a complete overview of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) first aid regulations and what they mean for your business with this free white paper from J. Free White Paper: Know Your First Aid Obligations.

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Know Your First Aid Obligations

Construction Business Owner

When accidents happen, make sure you meet OSHA’s first aid & medical services requirements. Get a complete overview of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) first aid regulations and what they mean for your business with this free white paper from J. Know Your First Aid Obligations. Mon, 08/15/2022 - 13:29.

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FEATURE STORY: High-Tech Hubs Are Moving To Their Markets

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Other recent additions to the accelerator include Pasture USA, which develops medical countermeasures to biological accidents or attacks, disease outbreaks and pandemics, and Wound Care 360, which develops products for wound closure and care. Rick Perry in a statement. Greater Kansas City: Silicon Prairie. Albuquerque: High-Tech Haven.

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State Focus – Utah: Consistently Excellent

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Utah’s recipe for success includes reasonable regulation, low tax rates, a diverse economy based in six strategic industry clusters and an unparalleled quality of life. UDEN did not arise by accident, rather it evolved by design. Today you can no longer talk about film without talking about digital production,” says Virginia Pearce.

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