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Enhanced online tool aims to assist businesses, schools prepare for emergencies American Red Cross launches new collection of tools in the Ready RatingTM Program	05/17/12
NLRB suspends implementation of new election rules Board considers options for moving forward	05/17/12
Truck driver receives jail time for false logs Driver responsible for fatal crash	05/17/12
District judge invalidates NLRB election rules Board will need to follow former procedures	05/16/12
Gas station refueling vapor recovery systems to be phased out Final rule to save over 30,000 gas stations more than $3,000 per year	05/16/12
EOBR rule officially removed from the regulations Rule previously vacated in 2010 by Court of Appeals	05/16/12
Bills seek to keep employers out of workers’ social media accounts Legislation would prohibit employers from asking for access information	05/15/12
Large truck rollover locations focus of ATRI study ATRI report includes online interactive map	05/15/12
Settlement procedures for contested OSHA citations are under evaluation Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission invites public comment	05/15/12
Wellness program popularity on the rise Employers see cost savings from health initiatives	05/12/12
GAO makes recommendations on OSHA’s approach towards safety incentive programs Report recommends a more consistent approach and more guidance for inspectors	05/12/12
OOIDA voices opposition to EOBRs ‘EOBRs are unproven technology,’ association contends	05/12/12
ATRI studying motor carrier perceptions of CSA Carriers asked to participate in online survey	05/11/12
Lost dog, lost cell phone, lost employee Workers offer unusual excuses for leaving	05/11/12
Study of workplace injuries finds states with high nonfatal injuries have lower fatality rates Researchers link better workers’ compensation benefits with higher reports of nonfatal injuries	05/11/12
OSHA kicks off the 2012 Heat Illness Prevention Campaign OSHA says water, rest, and shade can make the difference between life and death	05/10/12
Survey: Benefits give companies competitive advantage Long-term investment bolsters retention, recruitment	05/10/12
ATA voices strong support of ELD mandate In combined effort with other stakeholders, letter sent to Congress	05/10/12
OTA’s position was made clear on axle weight moratorium Ontario trucking wants quick end to moratorium	05/09/12
EPA adds 28 chemicals, 2 viruses to list of contaminants to monitor in drinking water Unregulated contaminants include total chromium and hexavalent chromium	05/09/12
DOL wants to ask workers about their rights ‘Voice in the Workplace’ survey would help gauge workers’ perception of employer noncompliance	05/09/12
Maryland first to protect social media information Employers prohibited from asking for user names, passwords	05/08/12
CTA continues to pursue EOBR mandate Campaign supports use of the technology for HOS compliance	05/08/12
NIOSH provides insight on rationale behind integrated approach to workplace health, safety Agency says three white papers were instrumental in the decision-making process	05/08/12
Report: Government could do a better job of recognizing compliance programs Consistency may encourage businesses to improve self-policing efforts	05/05/12
Federal workplaces are required to develop policies to address effects of domestic violence President directs federal government to become a model for all employers	05/05/12
PHMSA releases summary of 2012 ERG changes The 2012 ERG is expected to be available in mid-June	05/05/12
FHWA to host webinar on impacts of heavy or oversize vehicles Web conference to take place May 16th	05/04/12
Pre-hire assessments can deliver in college recruiting efforts Assessments can provide realistic preview of job to candidates	05/04/12
OSHA uses General Duty Clause to cite inadequate workplace violence safeguards Staff members of specialty hospital had been assaulted numerous times	05/04/12
NLRB posting notice requirement delayed indefinitely Conflicting court decisions noted in Federal Register announcement	05/03/12
Tank cars need ‘odorant’ throughout transportation cycle, FRA cautions FRA Notice has hazmat implications	05/03/12
OSHA standards average more than 7 years to develop and issue, GAO reports GAO identifies the challenges OSHA faces in developing and issuing safety and health standards	05/03/12
Part 375 revised for household goods carriers FMCSA aligns regulations with Surface Transportation Board order	05/02/12
EPA gathers facts on how chemical testing rules affect businesses Information collection covers the submission of test data to EPA	05/02/12
NLRB representation case amendments in effect Board estimates changes impact 10 percent of cases	05/02/12
Statements on NLRB election rule changes available Concurring, dissenting statements on representation case procedures published	05/01/12
Miscellaneous amendments to HMR proposed PHMSA seeks to clarify regulatory requirements	05/01/12
The case for comprehensive cell phone policies NSC makes a case for comprehensive cell phone policies in white paper	05/01/12