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OSHA Fines Plumbing Contractor $714,000 For Breaking Rules Even After Fatality

August 25, 2017

A Missouri plumbing company has been fined more than $700,000 for workplace safety violations, including an employee's death.

Oregon Building Code Officials Plan to Fine Portland Over Sprinkler Rule

August 14, 2017

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The state's Building Codes Division wants to levy fine of $20,000, saying says cities can't enact rules that have different requirements than the state building code.

DOE Recognizes ASHRAE Certifications

August 10, 2017

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The certifications achieved DOE recognition for aligning with Better Buildings Workforce specifications for two key commercial energy-related jobs

Connecticut Proposes ‘Energy Conservation’ Fee for Fuel Oil

July 27, 2017

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Around 44 percent of the state’s households rely on fuel oil to get through the winter.

Code Classroom

Emergency Showers and Eye/Face Wash Equipment, Part I

Following fixture requirements to prevent safety hazards.

July 26, 2017

Ron George

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Highlighting OSHA regulations for emergency equipment design, including the selection process, temperature concerns, important components and more.

OSHA Launches Online Recordkeeping Form for Injury and Illness Data

July 25, 2017

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The web-based Injury Tracking Application allows employers to electronically submit required injury and illness data from 2016 OSHA Form 300A.

OSHA Publishes Fact Sheet on Residential Confined Spaces

July 18, 2017

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Resource includes information about types of employers and employer obligations regarding personal protective equipment, training and rescue plans, among other topics.

PILC: A Call to Action

The 2017 Plumbing Industry Leadership Coalition covered the new administration, challenges and opportunities.

June 21, 2017

Sharon J. Rehana

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Last month, the Plumbing Industry Leadership Coalition (PILC) met in Washington, D.C. to discuss the current issues facing the plumbing...

M&D Mechanical Earns OSHA SHARP Certification

April 25, 2017

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M&D Mechanical Contractors, Inc., Decatur, Alabama, earned the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Safety & Health Achievement Recognition Program. According...