Clothing and Safety
An important but often overlooked aspect of safety is what we decide to wear each day on the job. Safety rules, weather, type of work, hazards of the work, and […]
James M. Ruth Elected President of Modern Welding Company, Inc.
Modern Welding Company, Inc., the Holding company for all of the subsidiaries, held its annual Directors meeting on March 10, 2021 in Owensboro, KY, and announced James M. Ruth as […]
Falls in the Construction Industry
Falls from heights is one of the leading causes for injuries and fatalities in the workplace and in the home.
STI/SPFA Annual Business Meeting and Awards Presentation
The STI/SPFA Annual Business Meeting and Awards Presentation will be held Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 10:00 AM CDT. Join STI/SPFA for association updates and reports from each section and […]
UL 142 10th Edition Webinar
The Steel Tank Institute/Steel Plate Fabricators Association (STI/SPFA) will host “UL 142 10th Edition” on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 10:00 AM CDT. Brian Orr, Associate Project Engineer at UL, […]
2020 Steel Water Pipe Product Award Winners
Winners of the 2020 Steel Water Pipe Product Awards have been announced. Member companies in two product categories are recognized. (Entries are for products fabricated in the prior year.) The […]
Ladder Use General Safety
Because of their wide spread use and the inherent danger of working at heights, ladders are responsible for a significant number of injuries both on and off the job.
OSHA Announces 2021 Annual Adjustments to OSHA Civil Penalties
OSHA has announced minimum and maximum penalty amounts, with the annual adjustment for inflation, that may be assessed after January 15, 2021.
OSHA Rules Affect Alternate Quality Program; UL Streamlines FUS Invoicing Webinar
The Steel Tank Institute/Steel Plate Fabricators Association (STI/SPFA) will host “OSHA Rules Affect Alternate Quality Program; UL Streamlines FUS Invoicing” on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 10:00 AM CST. To […]
Backing Up in a Motor Vehicle or Heavy Equipment
All too often unnecessary backing is responsible for injuries or property damage incidents. It is important to consider the hazards of backing and what can be done to mitigate these […]
