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ANSI AND FEASIBILITY The Foreword to ANSI B11.0 – 2023, Safety of Machinery , contains two important statements to set the foundation for understanding feasibility and its use in the application of the Hierarchy of Controls: “Safe” is the state of being protected from recognized hazards that are likely to cause physical harm.

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Corps, FEMA Issue Draft Guidelines on Levee Safety

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Corps says "a national approach is needed" regarding levee safety.

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OSHA’s Emergency COVID Safety Standard Now Under White House Review

FDR Safety

In a press release on Tuesday April 27th, the Department of Labor said of the proposed standard’s advancement, “Today, OSHA sent draft standards to the Office of Management and Budget’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs for review,” the department spokeswoman said in an emailed statement.

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Construction Classification Criticality – A Draft White Paper

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Classification enables information to be used for multiple purposes, individually and generically, such as determining initial and final scopes of work (SOW), cost estimating, capital planning and deferred maintenance management, space utilization, life-safety/security, levels of compliance, and mission dependencies.

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Recladding Multi-Family Buildings: Why And When?

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In multi-family buildings, it acts as a protective shield against the elements, ensuring both the structure’s integrity and the safety of its residents. Here’s why it’s essential: Safety first : Cladding acts as a barrier against environmental factors like rain, wind, and extreme temperatures.

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OSHA’s misguided view on safety incentive programs

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OSHA is again taking a misguided stand against safety incentive programs as part of an effort to protect workers from retaliation for reporting injuries or illnesses. The problem with that theory is that many companies with excellent safety programs and a strong commitment to safety use incentive programs.

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Stronger leadership on safety needed at colleges

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Most recently, a chemistry professor pleaded not guilty to three counts of willful violation of an occupational safety and health standard. But while the case is important, it is the bigger picture of safety on college campuses that truly demands action. It focuses on personal safety related to crime.

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