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OSHA’s construction safety advisory committee invites input on construction regulations

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will hold a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health May 7-8, 2014, in Washington, D.C. Regulations Codes and Standards' Work groups will meet May 7, and the full committee will meet May 8.

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September 2014 newsletter

FDR Safety

If there is an OSHA citation most likely to be overturned on appeal to the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission it would be one issued under the General Duty clause. The General Duty clause is a catchall in the Occupational Safety and Health Act and it is frequently misunderstood, even by OSHA inspectors themselves.

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EPA move to assert oversight on small bodies of water among top U.S. regulatory battles for 2014

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The Environmental Protection Agency''s regulatory oversight on small bodies of water under the Clean Water Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Administrator''s stance on safety rules for combustible dust are among the top regulatory issues expected to be fought over in 2014.The Regulations Codes and Standards'

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December 2014 newsletter

FDR Safety

FDRsafety now provides Safety Program Management. Review the OSHA regulations cited in each violation. Check to see whether the facts of the situation correctly match the regulation alleged to have been violated. FDRsafety now provides Safety Program Management. Training and safety meetings. Join Our Mailing List.

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Perry named new director of OSHA’s Standards and Guidance Directorate

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He is responsible for directing technical analysis and scientific research to develop standards and guidance materials, and overseeing regulatory development on a range of occupational safety and health topics. Regulations Codes and Standards'

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OSHA to hold public meeting on proposed rule to improve tracking of workplace injuries

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has scheduled a public meeting to allow interested parties to comment on the proposed rule to improve tracking of workplace injuries and illnesses. 9, 2014, from 9 a.m. 9, 2014, from 9 a.m. Regulations Codes and Standards' The meeting will be Jan.

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HSA launches inspection campaign to address dangers of working at height

Plant & Civil Engineer

Ireland’s Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has launched a nationwide inspection campaign focused on the dangers associated with working at height on construction sites. In the ten-year period 2014 – 2023, there were 93 fatalities in the construction industry and falls from height accounted for 60% of these.