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Safety First: OSHA Heat App

Summer is here and so are the temperatures! Safety must come first when working outside during the summertime to avoid heat-related illnesses. To assist with this, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has developed and released an...

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Industry Evolution: Training is Key in OQ NPRM

In this edition of the EWN Educational Series on the Industry Evolution, EWN reviews the significant expansion of mandatory training requirements...

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OSHA Confined Space Construction Final Rule

On May 1, 2015, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration released a Final Rule addressing Confined Spaces in Construction (29 CFR Part...

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Christmas in July: EWN Water Drive a Success!

For the last few weeks, we have held a water drive for local fire departments here at EWN. We are reaching the time of the summer when there are...

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Industry Evolution: New OQ Task Requirements

OPERATOR QUALIFICATION: DEFINITION OF A COVERED TASK.

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Training: Cold Stress and Related Dangers

Cold stress can be an issue for workers that are required to labor in any type of cold environment for an extended amount of time. During cold...

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Strategic Safety Programs

Organizations have changing needs, including safety needs. According to EHS Today, “the need for strategic change in safety is ambushing many...

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PHMSA Penalties Effect on Pipeline Incidents

In April of 2014, PHMSA released a statement summarizing the impact of strict enforcement on pipeline safety compliance for 2013. PHMSA proposed more...

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PHMSA 9 Protocols: Form 14 (Numbers 17 & 19)

Welcome back to our overview of the PHMSA 9 Protocols/Form 14- 22 Elements.

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PHMSA 9 Protocols: Form 14 – 22 Elements (Protocols 10,11 & 12)

Welcome back to our overview of the PHMSA 9 Protocols/Form 14- 22 Elements. As we mentioned in our last few articles, PHMSA’s 9 Inspection Protocols...

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