1. Eighth Circuit Overrules Review Commission in OSHA/Summit Multi-Employer Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, in a 2-1 decision, ruled that in the case of Elaine Chao v. Summit Contractors, OSHA regulation 29 C.F.R. Sec. 1910.12(a) “is unambiguous in that it does not preclude OSHA from issuing citations to employers for violations when their own employees are not exposed to any hazards related to the violations.” Therefore, according to the ruling, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) “abused its discretion in determining that the controlling employer citation policy conflicted with the regulation.”

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2. Obama Proposes $10.5 Billion EPA Budget for Increased Environmental Protection

On Feb. 26, the Obama administration proposed a budget of $10.5 billion for the EPA, an increase of $3 billion from 2008 funding levels and the largest in the agency’s 39-year history. This increase will further ensure the protection of public health and the environment for all Americans, EPA said.

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3. Obama's FY 2010 Budget Allocates $13.3 Billion to Labor Department

President Obama introduced a fiscal year 2010 budget proposal that will provide $13.3 billion in funding for the Department of Labor, with goals to improve conditions and benefits for workers, enforce labor standards, strengthen workforce training and reform the Unemployment Insurance System.

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4. Ruling Upholds the Legality of Guns in Workplace Parking Lots

A new ruling by a federal appeals court means managers in a growing number of states must accept what, for many, is a troubling reality – their employees have the legal right to keep guns in their cars at work. With layoffs on the rise, economic tensions running high and increasing stress, this decision is causing concern for many employers, said attorney James P. Anelli, an attorney in LeClairRyan's Labor and Employment Group.

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5. Building a Bridge to Safety Excellence: The Role of Culture

There is a lot of talk about creating safety excellence and the role of culture in such efforts. Some suggest that culture is the magic cure for all safety ills. others assert that more traditional safety efforts and good safety management are the intergral components of a safety culture.

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6. Next-Gen Hand Protection for Construction Professionals

OSHA mandates and advanced technologies are ushering in groundbreaking personal protective equipment for the 21st century.

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7. The Ripple Effect of Fluor's Corporate VPP Status

At global construction giant, Fluor, achieving Corporate VPP status is a catalyst for even greater safety achievement for the company and the industry it serves.

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1. How many observations does a driver make in 2 miles?
a. 1,000
b. 30
c. 75
d. 400

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a. A handheld phone
b. A hands free device
c. They are equally unsafe
d. They are equally safe

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