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Utility organizations, like other critical infrastructure sites, are faced with ever-present challenges to protect facilities, people and assets.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited Durez Corp. for chemical exposure and explosion risks of resin and circuitry workers.

A Florida city was investigated by OSHA due to a whistleblower being fired after reporting system faults that led to contaminated drinking water. 

CISA has issued an alert to remind critical infrastructure owners to take steps in securing the nation’s critical supply chains.

CISA has released a joint guide on cybersecurity best practices intended to help communities navigate through the complexities of becoming a smart city.

The White House announced next steps for its energy security task force. The task force is a joint effort with the European Union (E.U.).

Anette Roll Richardsen has been appointed as Director of Cybersecurity for Norway-based DNV to safeguard against risks to critical infrastructure.

A BP oil refinery in Ohio was investigated for failing to safely handle hazardous materials, resulting in the fatal burns of two employees. 

An oil and gas company been cited by OSHA for health and safety violations after an employee suffered fatal exposure to hydrogen sulfide.

The EPA is stressing the need to improve the cybersecurity of drinking water systems to better defend critical infrastructure from cyberattacks.