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The plan was to wait for OSHA to issue a final rule, but pressure from construction companies and a spate of crane collapses across the country prompted North Carolina to enact the proposed federal crane rule before it becomes official.

DOT proposes permanent ban on texting for truck, bus drivers

"Preserving the health and safety of our employees and the general public is a basic tenet in our business," said Charles "Chip" Pardee, president and chief nuclear officer of Exelon Nuclear.

Washington state strengthens ban on cell phone use while driving

Return to Q&A Janet Froetscheris President and CEO of the National Safety Council. Next month I have the honor of presenting the 2010 Green Cross for...

Second TSA administrator candidate withdraws nomination

Two guardrail installers were killed after being struck by a heavy-duty guardrail that was suspended from a chain attached to the post-pulling jack of a truck-mounted post driver.

Working outside in the spring months may mean working alongside insects and animals that could pose a threat to workers. OSHA offers the following tips for avoiding such injuries when working outdoors.

Officials warn of piracy near Horn of Africa, Indian Ocean

Self-feeding wood chippers commonly are used in tree trimming operations. With chipper discs or drums spinning at anywhere from 1,000 to 2,000 rotations per minute, the equipment can be very dangerous if not handled properly.