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OIL AND GAS EXTRACTION

'Fracking' and worker safety

U.S. oil boom is in full swing, as are questions about hazards

November 23, 2014

Tom Musick

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Technological advances have led to a steep increase in hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” in the oil and gas industry. As fracking ramps up, questions have arisen about what is being done to protect workers from both short- and long-term hazards.

OSHA, FCC workshop focuses on keeping communications tower workers safe

Safety advocates say ‘serious changes’ are needed

November 23, 2014

Kyle W. Morrison

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The telecommunications industry must ensure the clear communication of worker safety, just as it strives to provide clear wireless communication to the public.

Obama taps NTSB’s Mark Rosekind to lead NHTSA

November 20, 2014

Washington – President Barack Obama has nominated Mark Rosekind to be administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Kline likely to remain chair of Education and Workforce committee

November 19, 2014

Washington – The House Republican Steering Committee on Nov. 18 recommended that Rep. John Kline (R-MN) continue in his post as chair of the Education and the Workforce Committee during the next congressional term.

Trucker ELDs don’t increase driver harassment, FMCSA report says

November 19, 2014

Washington – Do truck drivers who use electronic logging devices to record their hours of service experience increased pressure from management to drive while fatigued?

DOT cites key safety improvements

November 19, 2014

Washington – The Department of Transportation has highlighted its contributions to safety in response to an annual report from the Office of Inspector General that outlined key DOT management challenges for fiscal year 2015.

OSHA video highlights upcoming changes to reporting requirements

November 19, 2014

Washington – A Nov. 14 video from OSHA details upcoming changes to employers’ incident reporting requirements.

Local Emphasis Program focuses on hazardous chemicals in Nebraska

November 19, 2014

Omaha, NE – OSHA has re-launched a Local Emphasis Program to target Nebraska employers that use various hazardous chemicals.

OSHA issues scaffold fact sheets

November 19, 2014

Washington – Two new fact sheets from OSHA aim to protect workers who design and erect tube and coupler scaffolds.

OSHA’s confined spaces in construction rule under OMB review

November 17, 2014

Washington – OSHA’s final rule on confined spaces in construction is being reviewed by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. The review is one of the final steps required before OSHA can formally publish the rule.

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