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Despite years of experience in excavating for pipelines near overhead power lines, Dallas-based H.C. Price Co. failed to follow federal safety guidelines for protecting workers, according to citations issued by OSHA. Proposed penalties total $150...
Thorough accident investigations can be one of the most valuable exercises that companies undertake, yet too few have policies and programs in place to carry them out.
You know it's cold when you can't get the dog to go outside. But some of us have to go outside and record and near record lows across much of the country are taking their toll on outdoor workers.
Not sure whether to follow OSHA or National Electrical Code requirements for electrical safety at your construction site? Here is guidance to help you understand the differences in four controversial areas.
Why is safety improvement often so difficult and frustrating? Organizations with superior programs know there are no shortcuts, but there is a proven path to world-class safety.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has issued the Hazard Communication (HazCom) standard, which requires mine operators to assess the hazards of chemicals they produce or use, train miners and provide them with information on these...