Maine firefighters say proposed change to OSHA standards could have impact across state
They feel the proposed rule change is too much, too quick, and that if it gets approved, small volunteer departments in Maine and across the country could be forced to close, because it could cost too ...
OSHA plans major update to Fire Brigade standards. Why emergency officials are nervous
Critics warn OSHA's Emergency Response proposal is too sweeping, costly and could force volunteer fire departments out of ...
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OSHA Hearing on Proposed Emergency Response Modifications Begins
The proposed standards will impact how firefighters, EMS, search and rescue crews train and respond to incidents.
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Proposed OSHA standards raise concerns for volunteer fire departments
Volunteer fire chiefs warn the added costs and training requirements may push departments to the brink. Arkport Fire Chief ...
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OSHA Reports Top 10 Construction Violations in 2024, Drop in Trench Deaths
The U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration reports an 11% drop in death investigations across all industries for ...
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Top 4 Predictions About What OSHA and MSHA Workplace Safety Professionals Can Expect From the New Trump Administration
Our firm’s Workplace Safety Practice Group has provided some general perspectives on what employers can expect under the next Trump administration ...
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Safety Perspectives From the Dallas Region: Inside OSHA’s Meatpacking National Emphasis Program [Podcast]
In this installment of our Safety Perspectives From the Dallas Region podcast series, shareholders Frank Davis (Dallas) and ...
Firefighters urge caution on proposed OSHA changes, warn of impact on volunteer agencies
Firefighters were able to speak directly to federal regulators Tuesday about a proposed rule change that some believe could ...
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Federal Transit Administration Sets New Safety Standards for Rail Transit Workers
The department’s new national safety standards require transit agencies to adopt safety programs and training to protect ...
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Golden Gate Bridge Operators Update OSHA Scaffold Letter Lawsuit
The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration violated administrative law procedures when it revised an interpretation ...
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Workplace Safety Is Job One
The best job in the world. Reading the comments from respondents to the EHS Today 2024 National Safety & Salary Survey is a ...
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Three, Two, One, Zero! Countdown to a Zero Injuries in the Electric Utility Industry
These utilities have sites which OSHA has found meet their standards for a safe workplace. (For more information, see www.OSHA.gov.) Others use the Criteria for Safety Excellence (CSE) found in the ...