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OSHA pushing to protect whistleblowers

FDR Safety

In June 2012, OSHA found the Norfolk Southern Railway in violation of similar anti-retaliation provisions in the federal Railroad Safety Act when it terminated three employees who reported injuries. . • An increase in the number of OSHA retaliation complaints. Damages of more than $800,000 were assessed.

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5 Best Railroad Work Boots

Work Gearz

If you are one of the many professionals that work for the railroads, you know well enough the challenges and issues regarding personal safety that you face every day you go to work. Railroad professionals deal with the heaviest of machinery daily, so good PPE is a given and this includes a good pair of protective work boots. 

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OSHA Proposing Several New Rule Changes for Construction Through 2021

Construction Junkie

The standard has a large number of provisions designed to improve crane safety and reduce worker injury and fatality. This final rule will address compliance concerns raised by the railroad industry. proximity alarms and insulating devices) that is required by the final standard, but is not yet available.

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How the Infrastructure Bill Could Expand Opportunities to Women and Minorities

Fieldwire

Infrastructure regulations typically target road, railroad, bridge, and port designs. Improving smart technology in the construction industry also reduces the risk of on-site injuries. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The infrastructure bill is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s Build Back Better (BBB) act.