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As the demand for new construction grows and heat indexes increase, so does the effect on the health of workers…

BY TOM BADSTUBNER, RYAN COMBEST, MIKE DODD, RICK SCHWEITZER, AND STEVE GUGLIELMO We had the opportunity to speak with GAWDA’s…

BY STEVE GUGLIELMO AND BRAD DAVIS In 2023, Brad Davis experienced the kind of safety incident most companies never want…

The hot topic today in our industry today is lasers and new applications for using them. From welding and cutting,…

By Tom Badstubner, Ryan Combest, Mike Dodd, Rick Schweitzer, and Steve Guglielmo We last had the opportunity to catch up…

DOT Announces English-Only CDL Tests and Other Safety Measures.  At a recent press conference, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has announced that…

PHMSA Seeks Info on Use of Electric Vehicles to Transport Hazardous Materials.  The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is…

FMCSA Places 7,500 Driver Training Schools on Notice of Non-Compliance.  The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced the removal…

PHMSA Withdraws Proposed Rule to Increase HM Registration Fees.  The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has withdrawn a proposed rule…

EPA Issues 18-Month Extension on Use of Methylene Chloride by Laboratories.  The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a final rule…

At recent Compressed Gas Association events—from a lively panel at our Annual Meeting to thought-provoking sessions during the Young and…

Growing up, I remember climbing ladders all the time, never worrying about safety, and never being told how to use…

The following is an excerpt from the GAWDA Safety Organizer, a monthly bulletin sent to GAWDA members. For more information…

The following is an excerpt from the GAWDA Safety Organizer, a monthly bulletin sent to GAWDA members. For more information…

By Tom Badstubner, Michael Dodd, Rick Schwietzer, and Steve Guglielmo GAWDA’s consultants will be available during the 2025 GAWDA Annual…

FMCSA Announces Limits on CDLs and CLPs for Non-Domiciled Drivers.  The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued an interim…

Hello everyone,  The Technology Committee wanted to share a quick “for your information” about a Phishing text message scam that’s…

By Tom Badstubner, Marilyn Dempsey, Michael Dodd, Rick Schweitzer and Steve Guglielmo GAWDA consultants have been busy since the Second…

Important Notice Regarding the Future of Special Permits SP-9830, SP-10320, and SP-11692 Dear GAWDA Safety Committee Members, We are writing…

FMCSA Issues Temporary Waiver for Paper Medical Certificates.  The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a waiver allowing interstate…