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EPA Proposes Tank Inspection Alternative

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OSHA Releases Updated COVID-19 FAQs

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OSHA Proposes Changes to E-Recordkeeping Rule

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The State-Federal OSHA Tug-of-War

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A fascinating jurisdictional tug-of-war has broken out between federal OSHA and a few...

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In August, the DOL issued its Final Beryllium Standard for Construction and Shipyards. According to OSHA, the final rule is slated to impact approximately 12,000 workers employed in nearly 2,800 establishments. When do you think affected entities will successfully reach compliance?

Last month, OSHA issued a directive that provided safety and health officers with guidance on how to enforce silica standard requirements. Do you think clarification on the enforcement of this rule was necessary?

What kind of training and credentials are needed in the U.S. for industrial painters who work near live wires?

I understand that the EPA is reluctant to allow the use of nanoparticles in coatings, due to their tendency to persist in the environment. What is the real risk, and how can the nanocoating industry address it?

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