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PHMSA issued the Pipeline Damage Prevention Programs Final Rule and thereby established the process for evaluating state excavation damage prevention programs. This final ruling also established a federal standard for enforcement in states where...
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PHMSA has proposed updates to the requirements for drug and alcohol testing of employees after an accident/incident. The revised and new language in...
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On June 3, 1989 in Russia’s Ural Mountains near the town of Ufa, a natural gas pipeline experienced a significant drop in pressure indicating a...
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NTSB Meeting Covering the 3/12/2014 New York City, NY East Harlem District of Manhattan Gas Explosion
Summer is here and so are the temperatures! Safety must come first when working outside during the summertime to avoid heat-related illnesses. To...
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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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On May 1, 2015, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration released a Final Rule addressing Confined Spaces in Construction (29 CFR Part...
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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OPERATOR QUALIFICATION: DEFINITION OF A COVERED TASK.
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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...
