By Mark S. Kuhar Highway And Bridge Construction Had A Strong Month, Jumping 30 Percent.
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Year-to-Date
The 1 percent gain for total construction starts on an unadjusted basis for the first eight months of 2013 was due to varied behavior by the three main construction sectors. Residential building climbed 27 percent year-to-date, with single family housing up 30 percent and multifamily housing up 19 percent.
Read MoreA Possible Sneak Peek Into MSHA’s Silica Proposal
By Nickole Winnett Operators and Employers Should Review Historical Sampling Results, Validity Of Current Citations, And Control And Protection Programs.
Read MoreCalifornia’s Clean Diesel Program
Two highly successful air quality programs designed to lower emissions from older diesel engines were included in a major legislative package signed into law by Californian Governor Jerry Brown on Sept. 28, 2013.
Read MoreMedical Marijuana and the Workplace
By Kathryn J. Russo and Donna Vetrano Pryor How Do State Laws Affect Employers And Mine Operators In Particular, Who Are Required To Comply With MSHA’s Regulations? In recent years, 20 states have legalized “medical marijuana.” In most states this means a physician-prescribed use of marijuana for patients suffering from cancer, AIDS, multiple sclerosis, pain, glaucoma and similar debilitating illnesses.
Read MoreA Wellness Program Checkup
By Mark Savit New Affordable Care Act Regulations Create Hiccup for Outcome-Based Wellness Programs
Read MoreWhen is an Emergency Emergent?
A Recent Decision May Have ‘Significantly And Substantially’ Changed The Way In Which We Evaluate Penalties Associated With MSHA Citations.
Read MoreUncertainty In Clean Water Act Permitting Continues
Does The EPA Administrator Have Final Say On Specified Disposal Sites?
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