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It’s been in the works for years and has finally come to
life: On July 28, OSHA announced it is issuing a new final rule for
cranes and derricks in construction. The agency estimates the new rule
will prevent 22 fatalities and 175 injuries each year.
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EPA has assumed the role of federal on-scene coordinator in
response to the Enbridge oil spill in the Kalamazoo River. In that role,
EPA will coordinate the response activities carried out by federal and
state officials and will direct the response efforts carried out by
Enbridge Inc.
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Eye strain, fatigue and headaches are common indicators that
your digital devices – including computer monitors, smart phones and
video games – might be causing you discomfort.
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The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has stepped
up enforcement of the Mine Safety and Health Act with aggressive field
inspections of coal, mineral and aggregate mining operations. Since
April, citations and penalties have risen steadily with industry experts
predicting a continued increase as MSHA expanded its budget for site
inspections and is currently recruiting additional field
inspectors.
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The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) urges
employers and employees to be aware of the factors that can lead to heat
stress, the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and ways to
prevent and treat heat-related illnesses.
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Every employer wants his or her work force to be productive
and dedicated. But what happens when an employee crosses the line and
becomes addicted to work? A University of North Carolina (UNC) Charlotte
professor who claims work addiction nearly destroyed his life has some
answers.
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Continued support for off-shore oil drilling by Gulf Coast
residents who are dealing with one of the most devastating environmental
disasters in U.S. history might seem surprising, but new research from
the University of New Hampshire (UNH) shows that local factors such as
unemployment and population growth influence views about the value of
environmental conservation and regulation.
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Single-Man Mobile Fall Arrest Cart
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