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Fake OSHA inspector faces 22 felonies

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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 on a custom safety program for your company, please contact us by clicking here.

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OSHA’s Use of General Duty Clause in a Way Never Intended

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Indeed, as expressed by Congressman Steiger in the Legislative History of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, S. On March 17, 2015, Administrative Law Judge John Gatto of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission issued his Decision in the matter of Perez v. Cooper Tire & Rubber Company OSHRC No.

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Why do Roofers Wear Hoodies?

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Well, because as a roofer you have to work in harsh conditions and therefore, you require the right outfit for your safety. States like Louisiana, Mississippi, Iowa, Michigan face excessive humidity and living in such climates, the roofers there often prefer hoodies with long sleeves because they absorb moisture away. Risk Level.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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Nevada and Alabama rounded out the top five in Economic Growth Potential, followed by Utah, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri and Mississippi. Since last year, Cypress Creek Renewables has asked the North Carolina Utilities Commission for solar farm certificates to facilitate 15 projects worth more than $1.8

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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And, a network of water transportation along the Arkansas River contains ports in Little Rock, North Little Rock, Pine Bluff and Fort Smith, in addition to Mississippi River terminals in Osceola, West Memphis and McGehee. The West Memphis Mega Site is located in East Arkansas along the Mississippi River and is 1,420 acres.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Hours of Service (HOS) rule that went into effect on July 1, 2013 could create a reduction in industry productivity, projecting the need for another 100,000 drivers without an increase in shipping volume. While trucking transportation costs rose 2.9

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Appalachian Regional Commission and Delta Regional Authority Grants: Federal-state partnerships that work with the people of 37 Appalachian counties in Alabama and the Mississippi Delta region’s twenty Alabama counties to create opportunities for self-sustaining economic development and improved quality of life.

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