Railroad Workplace Safety (FRA)
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- 2026-08-31 — Repealing Outdated Railroad Workplace Safety Requirements and Making Other Improvements: FRA final rule repeals several outdated workplace safety requirements, permits FRA-approved alternative methods for bridge worker fall protection following public notice, and clarifies that operators of crane-equipped roadway maintenance machines must be trained on vertical clearance and related hazards. (novelty: 2)
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Repealing Outdated Railroad Workplace Safety Requirements and Making Other Improvements
31-aug-2026
novelty 2
per-area 2
weakens