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December 2014 newsletter

FDR Safety

During those 15 days, you may go to your local OSHA office to request an informal settlement conference, during which you can often achieve a reduction in the assessed penalty or a modification of the abatement date, or even a withdrawal or reclassification of the alleged violation. Here is a step-by-step guide. Do you need an OSHA lawyer?

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

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The Opening Conference: Most OSHA inspections start with an unannounced visit by a compliance officer and an Opening Conference. If the work is completed, for example at a construction site, then the citations should be posted at the employer’s main office. Appeals of Review Commission decisions are taken directly to the U.S.

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Oracle To Bring 200 Information Technology Jobs To San Antonio

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The negotiated agreement is expected to be brought back to Commissioners Court on June 3 for final approval. ” According to the Texas Workforce Commission, the information technology industry in San Antonio continues to grow steadily, adding nearly 1,000 jobs from 2011-2013.

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Tax Reform Impact on Employers and Employees

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First, the provision makes several revisions to the definition of covered employee: The definition under the Tax Bill includes both the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer; The definition applies to individuals who hold one of those positions at any time during the taxable year; and.

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Steel Bar Processor Investing $36.9 Million to Locate in Porter County

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We decided to locate this new mill in Indiana after a search of more than 30 sites,” said Jim Sarwark, chief executive officer of Nuco. Our Redevelopment Commission made the commitment to secure a shovel-ready site in a manufacturing business park; Chester, Inc.,

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Steel Bar Processor Investing $36.9 Million to Locate in Porter County

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We decided to locate this new mill in Indiana after a search of more than 30 sites,” said Jim Sarwark, chief executive officer of Nuco. Our Redevelopment Commission made the commitment to secure a shovel-ready site in a manufacturing business park; Chester, Inc.,

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

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This law is administered by the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), an executive office of the President. A construction company that is considered a PRP will need to negotiate a settlement agreement with the EPA. Every state has its own commission, which is responsible for implementing EPCRA provisions within its state.