Richard P. Schweitzer
Richard P. Schweitzer, PLLC
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Rick Schweitzer keeps a close eye on government and legal issues that may affect GAWDA distributors and manufacturers. He alerts GAWDA members of impending legislation and regulations and developments in welding fume litigation through GAWDA Connections articles and website updates. He also implements GAWDA's Government Affairs efforts under the direction of the government Affairs Committee. Rick is GAWDA's voice on Capitol Hill and with federal and state regulatory agencies.
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Archived Safety Documents, Regulations, etc
| DISTRIBUTORS DRAWN INTO WELDING FUMES LITIGATION | December, 2004 |
| AIRGAS HAZ MAT FEE SETTLEMENT RAISES QUESTIONS FOR OTHER DISTRIBUTORS | November, 2004 |
| SEPARATE INVOICE CHARGES GENERATE ADDITIONAL LITIGATION | February, 2002 |
| NEW DOT DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING REQUIREMENTS | December, 2001 |
| OSHA ERGONOMICS RULE BECOMES EFFECTIVE; SUBJECT TO COURT CHALLENGE, CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT | November, 2001 |
| ANTI-TERRORISM LAW REQUIRES CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR CDL HAZ MAT ENDORSEMENTS | June, 2001 |
| MEDICAL GAS SUPPLIERS FACING NEW REGULATIONS, SEEK AGENCY HELP | March, 2001 |
| OSHA ERGONOMICS RULE STRUCK DOWN BY CONGRESS | March, 2001 |
| RSPA REDUCES HAZ MAT REGISTRATION FEES | March, 2001 |
| FDA ISSUES PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY ON MEDICAL OXYGEN DELIVERIES FOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES | January, 2001 |
Archived PDF documents
- New Employee Overtime Requirements(6/04)
- TSA DELAYS CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR CDL HAZMAT DRIVERS(11/03)
- RSPA ISSUES FINAL RULE CLARIFYING REACH OF HAZMAT AUTHORITY (11/03)
- TSA BEGINS BACKGROUND CHECKS ON CDL DRIVERS WITH HAZMAT ENDORSEMENTS(9/03)
- WELDING FUMES LITIGATION PRESENTS OBSTACLES FOR DISTRIBUTOR(8/03)
- CYLINDER OWNERSHIP QUESTIONS PRESENT LEGAL ISSUES FOR DISTRIBUTORS(6/03)
- RSPA HM-213 Cargo Tank Requirements(5/03)
- FMCSA Driver Hours of Service Requirements(5/03)
- TSA/FMCSA/RSPA Background Checks for CDL Hazmat Drivers(5/03)
- RSPA REDUCES HAZMAT REGISTRATION FEES AS A RESULT OF LAWSUIT(1/03)
- EPA Issues Final Rule Exempting Flammable Fuels & Proposed DOT Revisions To Driver Hour of Service Regulations
- RSPA Raises HazMat Fees for Large Companies
- FDA Issues Directives to Field Personnel Regarding 'Fresh Air.' (The 'Fresh Air' presentation ... is not a regulatory requirement)
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