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Join Rick Malchow, J. J. Keller Industry Business Advisor, for a 10-minute webisode on California Authority.

Join Mark Schedler, J. J. Keller Transport Editor, for a 10-minute webisode on FMCSA Document Retention.

It's been over a year since the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) launched the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. This change has made managing a drug & alcohol program more complex, with plenty of opportunities for mistakes when requesting or submitting data to the clearinghouse. Join us as we clarify the regulatory requirements and help you avoid common compliance mistakes.

Join J. J. Keller industry experts, Rick Malchow and Kathy Close, for expert guidance on how to address the top 5 risks light and medium-duty fleets face in 2021, including: • Maintenance and inspections • Hiring and onboarding • Employee driver training • Distracted and drowsy driving • Recordkeeping You'll get specific guidance on how you can reduce your risk, minimize downtime, and improve productivity through compliance with regulatory guidelines and best practices. Bring your questions for Q&A.

Attend this complimentary DOT Live Virtual Event as J. J. Keller's transportation experts discuss the Federal DOT Requirements for Non-CDL Commercial Motor Vehicles and address the unique needs of your fleet. Maintaining FMCSA requirements for CMV's and the DOT can be confusing, especially for Class 3-8 light to heavy duty vehicles. From cargo vans, box trucks, utility trucks, parcel vans, stake trucks, small pick-ups with trailers, to service and delivery trucks; each style varies as the freight they haul.

Every workplace where workers are exposed to hazardous chemicals is required by OSHA to create a written hazard communication program for implementing the standard's requirements. Failing to have a compliant written HazCom program is an all-too-common OSHA violation. During this webcast you’ll learn: • What needs to be included in your written program • How to ensure it stays updated • How to make it accessible to employees • And much more There will also be a live Q&A session afterwards, so be sure to bring your questions!

Recordkeeping can be challenging for motor carriers. Knowing the differences between what records must be kept and for how long can change drastically from program to program. Two interstate programs, the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) and the International Registration Plan (IRP), are two critical examples of how improper recordkeeping can lead to layers of headaches for your company. IFTA and IRP questions are among the most popular topics with customers. In this webcast we share some of the more common questions we receive about IFTA and IRP, while helping you learn more about how these programs apply to your company.

If an OSHA inspector knocks on your door to conduct a safety inspection, would you know why? Or how you could have prevented it? During this information-packed webcast you’ll discover: • How to know if you’re at risk for an inspection • What the OSHA inspector wants to know • What to expect during the inspection • How to help the inspection go smoothly • What your company’s rights are • How to deal with citations • How to prevent an inspection in the first place Be sure to bring your questions to have them answered during a live Q&A session!

Misunderstanding the driver qualification (DQ) file requirements puts your company at risk of having an unqualified individual behind the wheel of a commercial motor vehicle. The worst-case scenario is a high-profile crash involving this unqualified driver, but other negative impacts can be felt, including: • A high Driver Fitness CSA score, • A conditional or unsatisfactory safety rating, • Increased insurance rates, and • A tarnished reputation To gain a better understanding of DQ file requirements, join us for answers to the most frequently asked questions on the topic.

Attend this interactive live virtual event where we will cover a range of EPA topics that will help you prepare for, investigate, and report environmental incidents at your facilities. It will also provide best practices to develop a program that reduces compliance risk associated with releases that do occur! Don't miss this informative opportunity to interact with our live presenters virtually and get your questions answered!

Commercial vehicle inspections are critical to highway safety, yet safety managers, mechanics, and drivers have many questions. In this webcast, our subject matter experts will answer the top 10 FAQs about vehicle inspections, address the FMCSR inspection requirements, and offer industry best practices including: • When drivers need to inspect their vehicles, • What they need to inspect, and • What types of inspection paperwork they're required to complete. Our subject-matter experts will also take time to answer YOUR compliance questions!

This webcast will provide an in-depth discussion of the causes of heat stress for indoor and outdoor employees. In addition, it’ll provide steps employers can take to keep their employees safe from the effects of the heat, and focus on: • Why heat stress is cause for concern, • How to identify heat stress, • OSHA’s requirements related to heat stress, and • What employers can do to mitigate risk to employees. A live question & answer session will follow the event.

Discover how the Safety Management Cycle (SMC) — which is used by investigators as the primary tool for conducting Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration audits — can be used to help you significantly improve safety and compliance in your fleet. During this hour-long webcast you’ll learn… -The six components of the SMC How to turn the SMC into a template for your safety program -Tips for applying the SMC to critical areas, such as unsafe driving and hours of service You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in a live Q&A session, so be sure to bring your questions!

Attend this complimentary virtual event on DOT Recordkeeping & Best Practices! If you don’t have accurate and complete records, you leave yourself open to fines, penalties and lacking a strong defense in a courtroom. DOT recordkeeping can be both overwhelming and tedious, but it’s a necessary task. Complete and accurate records are the only way to demonstrate compliance!

Hiring a driver is not the same as a hiring a standard employee. You and the driver must comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), which makes the hiring process much more complex. In this webcast we’ll share tips for understanding the driver hiring process, from recruitment to qualification, including: Using online applications with e-signatures New hire documents Drug testing Employment law considerations And much more We’ll also have time to answer your question during our live Q&A session!

During this webcast, our subject-matter experts will discuss the regulatory and non-regulatory aspects of developing, implementing, and making adjustments to a systematic maintenance program that allows for safe, compliant, and efficient operation of a fleet’s vehicles. Join this live webcast and learn how a well-managed vehicle maintenance program can help you reduce costs and keep your fleet running safely, within the confines of the regulations. This one-hour complimentary event will also include a Q&A session!

J.J. Keller will be exhibiting at the ChemEdge 2021 Trade Show and Conference in San Antonio, TX on August 10 – August 13, 2021. Please stop by our booth #213 to check out our fleet innovations and register for a chance to win a free Yeti cooler. We look forward to seeing you there!

In this live 90 minute virtual event, we’ll examine more than two dozen cases of OSHA compliance misconceptions and reveal the facts on the regulations using real-life questions from our customers. We'll expose the truth on topics including; fall protection guidance for edges, stairs and ladders, forklift operator training and evaluation, Lockout tagout and machine guarding mistakes, Hazard communication insights and Injury and illness recordkeeping myths. In addition, we will also be covering solutions to help dispel compliance myths and avoid violations.

Driver training can be a confusing issue. While the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations require specific training on some topics, there are additional areas of the regulations where training is implied. Understanding and addressing these implied training requirements will protect your drivers and operation from potential fines, penalties, and liability. Join us as we discuss the most commonly asked questions concerning driver training, based on the hundreds of questions our experts receive every month.

“I’M NOT A TRUCKING COMPANY...” It's a common question often heard by our subject matter experts — “I’m not a trucking company, so why do I need to follow FMCSA rules?” The truth is that even if your fleet doesn’t go ‘over-the-road,’ there are more rules to follow than not. Join our subject matter experts as they debunk the most common myths, including: "We never cross state lines.” "My drivers don’t have CDLs.” "We're hauling our own stuff in cargo vans.” "We only use pickups locally.” Our experts will explain which FMCSA rules apply to you and how to comply, including requirements for insurance, hiring, driver/employee training, safety training, and more. Plus, they’ll take your questions live.

The FMLA has always been complex and confusing. More often than not, an FMLA administrator does not want to spend precious time pouring over regulations in an attempt to find an answer to a particular situation. The answer might not even be in the regulation or the statute. It might be in an interpretation or a court case. When the topic of the FMLA comes up, questions seem to automatically follow. If you have FMLA questions, this webcast is for you! We will cover the basics of the provisions, but most of the time will be devoted to answering attendee questions.

As the foundation of your compliance program, DOT policies and procedures require frequent review to ensure you're meeting the regulatory requirements. This is particularly important as recent regulation changes may necessitate updates to your current policies and procedures. Join us as we discuss: • The process of policy development • The 6 factors that relate to your policies and procedures • The importance of having policies and procedures • How to handle policy changes This webcast will also include sample policies and a live q&a session.

Safety training is critical to ensure employees know how to perform their jobs safely and without injury so they can go home to their families each night. You'll walk away from this event knowing who should receive training, when training should (or must) be provided, and why providing that training is important. Topics to be covered include: • Powered Industrial Trucks • Hazard Communication • Lockout/Tagout • Personal Protective Equipment • Bloodborne Pathogens We will also save time for a live Q&A session!

Delivered virtually by J. J. Keller® DOT transportation regulatory experts, this 90 minute complimentary DOT Virtual Event will cover how focused investigations have been outnumbering traditional compliance reviews. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, there have been twice as many offsite reviews than onsite. With an increased likelihood of being investigated, it's critical that fleets understand the FMCSA audit factors. Topics include latest trends on DOT reviews, regulations & requirements, six factors of a DOT audit, investigation scoring, common violations best practices and more!

Disagreements happen every day at work. When emotions escalate, situations can get out of control. Even when there is no physical harm, bullying can leave deep emotional scars and the consequences can have a profound impact on morale. We'll look at these five key aspects of preventing, recognizing, and addressing threats: 1. Signs of a hostile work environment 2. How to handle a bully at work 3. How to conduct a workplace investigation 4. Jobs that are prone to violent acts 5. Warning signs of workplace violence This complimentary event will include a live Q&A session... bring your questions!

Join us for a discussion on the requirements and best practices surrounding driver training, including: • How to put together an ongoing training program for both new and experienced drivers. • An introduction to corrective action training and how you can apply this type of instruction to your operation. • Ways to customize your training program to meet your drivers’ and operation’s needs. Do you have questions on this topic? If so, please bring them. You will also be able to ask questions during the webcast.

DOT recordkeeping requirements are complex, but compliance with FMCSA rules isn’t optional. In this webcast, we’ll use interactive chats to test your knowledge of common DOT recordkeeping mistakes concerning hiring, driver qualification, hours of service, and inspections. Our experts will also discuss: • Top recordkeeping violations • Record retention requirements • How to deal with missing paperwork • Exempt & intermittent driving records Join us for the conversation!

This webcast is designed to familiarize you with workplace respiratory hazards, including oxygen-deficient atmospheres. After completing this webcast, you will be able to: • Identify workplace and engineering controls, • Define personal protective equipment (PPE), • Recognize respiratory safety hazards, • Explain why a medical evaluation is necessary, • Select appropriate PPE for respiratory protection, • Evaluate a respirator seal for fit, and • Follow proper maintenance procedures. We'll also save time for a live Q&A session - bring your questions!

Many believe it is your attention to the regulations that determines your risk. These people believe the better you are at complying with the regulations, the less risk you are exposed to. While this is true, it is only part of the overall risk equation. The other major component to the risk equation is the data your operation is creating daily. If you are not using this information to continually improve your operation and your drivers, others, such as government agencies and plaintiff’s attorneys, will use it against you. In this webcast, we will discuss: • What data you have, • the data you may have but don’t know you have, • how to locate that data, • how to determine what your data is trying to tell you, and • what you need to do next. A live question & answer session will follow the event.

Attend this complimentary virtual event to learn how OSHA is significantly shifting priorities under the new administration. Interact with our live presenters virtually on this engaging presentation where we’ll look at upcoming regulatory changes and enforcement trends that will impact your business. In addition, we will also be covering solutions to help you manage these significant changes and plan for what’s ahead under the Biden Administration’s OSHA.

Visit J. J. Keller at booth #9098 at SHRM21 Annual Conference & Expo in Las Vegas to learn about our latest safety and compliance solutions. We look forward to seeing you September 9-12.

We’ll explore the most-frequently cited OSHA violations for both General Industry and Construction, with a look at violation rankings by employer size and penalty amounts. We’ll also look at some easily overlooked (yet easily avoided) violations that you should watch for. Delivered virtually by J. J. Keller® environmental health & safety experts, this 90-minute seminar will provide key insights and best practices on common OSHA violations.

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Visit J. J. Keller at booth #1521 to see how J. J. Keller can help keep your company safe and see our new product offerings.

Join us online for this complimentary half-day virtual event - filmed live from Green Bay, WI! Delivered by J. J. Keller® compliance experts, featuring a “town hall” style format, the event will cover hot industry topics and DOT regulations impacting your business, including a DOT Regulatory Updates on Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT)Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and the Infrastructure Bill. Driver Shortage and the challenges of onboarding and training drivers as well as mitigating risk & cost associated with accidents, crashes, incidents and the upward spiral of nuclear verdicts, audits, investigations, and compliance reviews. Within each section there will be a live Q&A! This event will be held from 9:30AM-2:30PM central time and will include a 1-hour intermission at 11:30AM so you can return refreshed for the second half of the program!

Visit J. J. Keller at booth #1359 October 11-13 at National Safety Council to learn about our latest safety and compliance solutions.