Many State Departments of Transportation (DOT) use some form of nighttime work zone to conduct construction and maintenance activities on or near the travel portion of the road system. The agency recognizes that a 75-degree Fahrenheit office might be comfortable for one employee, but intolerable for another. This information can be found at: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/workschedules/. [CDATA[
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To assure that you are using the correct information and guidance, please consult OSHA's website at http://www.osha.gov. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Occupational health and safety (OHS) working alone requirements OHS information for workers and employers www.alberta.ca ©2019 Government of Alberta WA002 - February - 2019 KEY INFORMATION • A worker is considered to be working alone if they work alone at a work … if(tag[n].style.fontSize){
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