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OSHA Respirable Crystalline Silica - 64 Frequently Asked Questions

OSHA Respirable Crystalline Silica - 64 Frequently Asked Questions

OSHA announced the publication of 64 frequently asked questions regarding the standard for respirable crystalline silica in general industry. The FAQs cover texposure assessments, regulated areas, methods of compliance, written exposure control plans, housekeeping, medical surveillance, communications to employees, recordkeeping, and questions that arise concerning the use of temporary workers.

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NDA's Pitsch Companies uses a new shoring system for the first time

NDA's Pitsch Companies uses a new shoring system for the first time

A project like this would normally be old hat for the veteran demolition company, except for a key element to the soil remediation portion: the contract stipulated that an Efficiency Production-manufactured Slide Rail System had to be used to shore the approximately 40- by 40- by 20-foot-deep excavation.

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OSHA drone inspections come to jobsites, raise legal questions

OSHA drone inspections come to jobsites, raise legal questions

2018 Occupational Safety and Health Administration memorandum obtained by Bloomberg through the Freedom of Information Act, which authorizes its investigators to use camera-equipped drones to assist in the gathering of evidence during inspections in certain workplace environments, has raised several legal issues for contractors, according to an article by Fisher Phillips attorneys Todd Logsdon and Chantell Foley that was published in Lexology.

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