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Senate Confirms Edwin G. Foulke, Jr. to Lead Occupational Safety and Health Administration
April 5, 2006
WASHINGTON — Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao announced on March 15, 2006 that the United States Senate has confirmed…
Safety and Health
View PostOSHA Revokes Slip Resistant Language from the Steel Erection Standard
January 20, 2006
On Tuesday, January 18, 2006 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced it is revoking a provision of the…
Safety and Health
View PostReport Reveals Consequences of Removing Davis-Bacon in the Gulf
October 17, 2005
A new report released by a well-regarded Washington research organization shows that President Bush’s decision to cut wages for construction…
Legislative Affairs
View PostPresident Bush Reveals Nomination for OSHA Chief
September 15, 2005
President Bush has announced that he intends to nominate Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., to lead OSHA as Assistant Secretary of…
Safety and Health
View PostProtect Against Heat Illness
August 2, 2005
The heat wave that has blistered the United States over the past two weeks reminds us to remind you to…
Safety and Health
View PostAFL-CIO Executive Committee Moves on Organizing, Political Plans
July 8, 2005
The AFL-CIO Executive Council during its June 27 meeting in Washington, D.C., overwhelmingly approved two key proposals intended to improve…
Labor Relations
View PostThe Do's & Don'ts of an OSHA Inspection
April 12, 2005
Wayne Rice, Vice President of Association Services, gave a presentation in Charleston, WV on April 6th to a group of local foreman on the “Do’s & Don’ts of an OSHA Inspection”.
Safety and Health
View PostOSHA Reminds Employers to Post Injury/Illness Summaries
January 14, 2005
Beginning February 1, employers must post a summary of the total number of job-related injuries and illnesses that occurred last…