Two DOT agencies, NHTSA and FMCSA, have released a proposed rule that would require new heavy-duty vehicles to be equipped with devices that limit their speeds on U.S. roads and require the devices be set to a maximum speed. They claim this could save lives and more than $1 billion in fuel costs each year, …
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Final Rule That Bans Hand-Held Cell Phone Use by Commercial Drivers
U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces Final Rule That Bans Hand-Held Cell Phone Use by Drivers of Buses and Large Trucks The final rule prohibits commercial drivers from using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a commercial truck or bus. Drivers who violate the restriction will face federal civil penalties of up to $2,750 for each …
Fall Protection: Still One of the Most Cited OSHA Violations
By far the largest number of fatal fall occurs from scaffolds. In many cases this is because the potential for a fall from scaffolding is underestimated. Falls from scaffolding can result from carelessness, poor maintenance or improper use. A scaffold is any elevated platform that can be move to reach the desired work level or …