By Brent I. Clark, James L. Curtis, and Craig B. Simonsen

Welder on a construction site.Seyfarth Synopsis: The Federal Railroad Administration’s new Safety Advisory seeks to cover activities that fall outside the scope of FRA safety regulations, but within the purview of the OSHA regulations.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has just issued its Safety Advisory 2016–02 (November 28, 2016). The
Continue Reading FRA/OSHA Safety Advisory – Identification and Mitigation of Hazards Through Job Safety Briefings and Hazard Recognition Strategies

By James L. Curtis and Craig B. Simonsen

After nearly nine years since its proposed rulemaking began, including substantial controversy, hearings, and public comments, OSHA has finally adopted its 428 page updated “Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution” rules. 79 Fed. Reg. 20316 (April 11, 2014).

The existing rules, now being replaced, were originally adopted in November 1972, over 40
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By James L. Curtis and Craig B. Simonsen

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is amending the Federal Track Safety Standards to promote the safety of railroad operations by enhancing rail flaw detection processes. 79 Fed. Reg. 4234 (January 24, 2014).

After review and consideration of public comments submitted on the FRA’s proposed rule on Track Safety Standards, Improving Rail Integrity
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