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OSHA Changes Enforcement Stance on Communication Towers

A new directive has been issued that replaces a March 2002 directive. The new one applies to all work activities on communication towers that involve the use of a personnel hoist -- not just new towers.

NATE Accepting 2014-15 STAR Initiative Applications

This is the National Association of Tower Erectors' signature program recognizing tower contractors, tower owners, and carriers that voluntarily adhere to higher safety standards.

GM Expects to Pay $400 Million in Ignition Switch Claims

Announcing net revenue of $39.6 billion during 2014's second quarter, the company said it took a $400 million special charge for its ignition switch compensation program.



OSHA and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Sign Agreement

The agreement strengthens protections for workers from coercion, retaliation.

The two DOT agencies are conducting audits, and PHMSA is making unannounced inspections, to ensure railroads

DOT Proposes DOT-111 Phase-Out, If Not Retrofitted

The agency has released details of an NPRM and an ANPRM, rulemaking efforts following the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's rulemaking last fall.

OSHA Extends Enforcement Effort in Montana

Following a hailstorm, Billings employers are asked to protect roofing and construction workers against falls.

NIOSH Issues HHE on Heat Stress

The report is based on an evaluation of heat stress at a national park, and it includes recommendations that can be applied at sites where extreme heat may be a factor.

Obesity Linked to Low Endurance, Increased Fatigue in the Workplace

A new study investigated the ergonomic effects of obesity-related functional performance impairment.

United Airlines Cited for Repeat,Serious Safety Hazards

The company faces $101,300 in penalties following an OSHA inspection.

Foxx, Predecessors Urge Congress to Address Transportation Needs

Their letter expresses hope that Congress will look beyond the Highway Trust Fund.

The March 2014 landslide in Oso, Wash., was 7.6 million cubic yards in size, according to the report.

Oso Report Recommends Landslide Warning Systems, Seismological Recordings

The Geotechnical Extreme Events Reconnaissance Association team's report, published July 22, analyzes the March 2014 landslide that killed 43 people in Oso, Wash.

The Dearborn plant being bought by AK Steel has been updated in recent years. (Severstal image)

Severstal Sells Dearborn, Columbus Plants

AK Steel and Steel Dynamics, Inc. are buying the units for a combined total of $2.3 billion, the companies announced July 21.

Farm Safety Grows Healthier Farmers

Safe Work Australia is urging Australian farmers to focus on improving farm safety during National Farm Safety Week.

Fatal Collapse Caused by Overloaded Storage Bins

An OSHA investigation discovered the cause of a collapse at International Nutrition Inc.'s Omaha facility that killed two workers and injured nine others.

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