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Propane Cylinder Fire
A recent lawsuit arose from the death of man who was injured when propane leaking from a cylinder ignited. By Michael Dodd. -
Random Drug and Alcohol Testing
Gases and welding employees involved in interstate commerce must be part of a random drug and alcohol testing program. By Mike Dodd -
Cylinder Requalification
GAWDA's Department of Transportation, OSHA & EPA Consultant presents issues related to gas cylinders and requalification of compressed gas cylinders. -
Drug-Free Workplace
The Drug-Free Workplace Act requires contractors and grantees of federal agencies to certify that they will provide a drug-free workplace. By Michael Dodd. -
Do You Need A Written Emergency Action Plan?
If your welding and gases company has 11 or more employees at any given facility, OSHA requires a written Emergency Action Plan. By Thomas W. Eynon. -
Reporting Work-Related Injuries And Illnesses
OSHA requires that welding and gases distributors establish a procedure for the reporting of work-related injuries and illnesses. By Thomas W. Eynon. -
What’s Up With OSHA?
What’s Up With OSHA? By Thomas W. Eynon. -
OSHA 300 Series Recordkeeping
OSHA 300 series requirements for reporting work-related injuries and illnesses. By Thomas W. Eynon. -
Automated External Defibrillators
According to OSHA, about 10,000 sudden cardiac arrest cases occur in the workplace each year. Automated External Defibrillators significantly affect the survival rate of cardiac arrest cases. By Thomas W. Eynon. -
First Aid Requirements
Are you meeting your OSHA legal and moral obligations to ensure your employees have access to prompt medical attention either by first aid or full medical treatment? By Thomas W. Eynon.









