The American Board of Industrial Hygiene is reminding safety professionals and managers to limit worker exposure to asphalt fumes. More than 500,000 workers are exposed to asphalt fumes, according to OSHA. Asphalt, also known as bitumen, is found in natural deposits or can be obtained by refining crude oil. Exposure to asphalt fumes can cause serious …
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Final Rule Requires Proactive Safety Approach for Passenger Railroads
Washington – Passenger railroads will need to adopt additional proactive safety measures to prevent incidents, injuries and fatalities, according to a final rule from the Federal Railroad Administration. Under the System Safety Program, railroads must develop a defined, quantifiable safety culture. Other requirements include identifying possible safety hazards and taking steps to mitigate them while …