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A Northampton, Mass., Coca-Cola beverage plant has earned a "star" status from OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program.

OHSA has cited J.A.M. Construction Co. Inc. for alleged willful, repeat and serious violations of excavation safety standards at a Newport, R.I., worksite, an agency release reported. According to the agency, the Middletown, R.I., contractor faces a total of $59,500 in proposed fines.

The full advisory committee meetings began this morning and will proceed through tomorrow in Washington, D.C.

OSHA and the an electrical union have joined resources to promote workplace safety and health for local members of the lighting industry

The project, which includes the construction of two eight-story buildings and 6,000 feet of open retail space, is part of the redevelopment of southeast Washington, D.C., near the Anacostia River and the new ballpark for the Washington Nationals baseball team.

Sunoco Inc. has received $330,000 in proposed penalties after an OSHA safety inspection found 27 serious and three willful violations.

OSHA and the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), Local 150 Apprenticeship and Skill Improvement Program have formed an alliance to develop training and education programs.

OSHA and the OSHA Training Institute, Rocky Mountain Education Center at Red Rocks Community College (RMEC) in Lakewood, Colo., have formed an alliance to provide information, guidance and training resources to Colorado employees working in both general industry and construction, according to an agency release.

OSHA yesterday published its semiannual regulatory agenda, which notes the rules the agency is considering as future safety controls.

Inadequate employee safeguards at a Buffalo, N.Y., industrial laundry have resulted in a total of $77,125 in proposed fines from OSHA