Educational Events

Working around and with electricity can expose employees to serious hazards that can result in electrocutions, burns, and arc flash injuries. That’s why electrical safety should be an important element of any company’s workplace safety program. In addition, OSHA and NFPA 70E have requirements to protect employees.
During this information-packed webcast we’ll discuss:
• Hazards associated with electricity
• Qualified persons vs. unqualified
• Hazard/risk assessment
• Training requirements
• Personal protective equipment
• Lockout/tagout
Be sure to bring your questions. A live Q&A session will follow the event!

If you were selected for a DOT audit today, are you confident that your Safety Management Controls would hold up during an investigation?

Attend this complimentary DOT Virtual event on “Surviving a DOT Audit – From Onsite to Offsite” where you’ll learn how focused investigations have outnumbered the 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.

Gain Expert Insights*: This interactive event delivered virtually by J. J. Keller® transportation experts will cover critical audit guidance on:

The latest trends on DOT reviews
Regulations and requirements
The Six Factors of a DOT audit
Investigation scoring methods
Common violations to avoid
Bonus Take-Aways:

In addition, we will be sharing best practices on avoiding a DOT audit along with guidance on making it survivable should you be faced with a review! Attendees will also get a chance to receive a complimentary DOT audits digital whitepaper. We hope you can attend!

Who Would Benefit from Attending?
Fleet professionals such as executives, directors & safety managers - who want to take their fleet safety programs to the next level!

OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard is one of the most frequently cited standards and it’s easy to see why. With this multifaceted standard there are so many ways to make mistakes. First, 29 CFR 1910.1200 applies differently depending on whether you are an employer, chemical manufacturer, importer, or distributor. And it gets more detailed from there. You must identify hazardous chemicals employees are exposed to in the workplace, ensure proper labeling and accompanying safety data sheets, make safety data sheets accessible to employees, and inform and train employees on how to protect themselves from the hazards of the chemicals they work with.
In this webcast, we’ll look at:
• 8 Common mistakes you may be making
• Addressing issues we hear about every day, including secondary container labeling
• What to do about mixtures
• Who needs training
• What exceptions apply
• And much more!
A Q&A session will follow the event - Bring your questions!

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!

Commercial motor vehicle inspections are critical to highway safety. Yet, safety managers, mechanics, and drivers have many questions, like when inspections are required and what paperwork must be completed.

In this webcast, our experts cover:

-The top 10 FAQs about vehicle inspections,
-FMCSR inspection requirements, and
-Industry best practices.

Make time to join us! Our experts will also take time to answer YOUR compliance questions!

With the new entry-level driver training (ELDT) requirements going into effect on February 7, 2022, many motor carriers are working on a plan to be able to provide instruction to their employees who need to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL), upgrade a CDL, or obtain a passenger, school bus, or hazardous materials endorsement.
Join us as we take an in-depth look at all the aspects of a compliant ELDT program, including:
• Theory and behind-the-wheel instructional requirements,
• Instructor requirements,
• The Training Provider Registry (TPR), and
• Certification and recordkeeping.
Time will also be reserved for a live Q&A session.

This discussion will cover what employers need to know about moving forward in managing remote workers long-term, with input from two J. J. Keller editors who have expertise in different areas of human resources:
• Employee relations: transitioning to a hybrid team; stress management for remote workers; teambuilding for remote/hybrid teams; handling performance issues with remote workers; what to do if remote work just isn’t working.
• Benefits and compensation: making sure working remotely doesn’t include working off the clock; determining the benefits remote workers (and don’t want).
• Discrimination and leave: making sure technology tools are accessible to remote workers with disabilities; understanding FMLA and remote employees.
• Employment law poster compliance: providing posters for remote employees and complying with posting laws when you have remote workers in states.
A live Q&A session will follow the event!

Gain Expert Insights:
We’ll explore several rulemakings and enforcement initiatives, including:
• COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards and updated guidance
• Major regulatory changes on the horizon, including e-reporting of OSHA Forms 300/301
• 2021 Top Violations and other enforcement data
• A new OSHA administrator and how that will shape agency priorities
Additional Takeaways:
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. Plus get a chance to receive a complimentary whitepaper on OSHA’s Top Violations. Don’t miss out!

Your company likely falls under one or more of the over 50 written plan requirements for general industry and construction. Are you sure you have the ones you need? During this webcast, we’ll look at:
• Written plan regulations,
• What makes plans more effective,
• Written plan benefits and resources,
• Questions and answers,
• And much more.
Join us for this live webcast by registering today!

Your fleet is constantly creating a flood of data — from roadside inspections to crashes, audits, CSA, ELDs, DQ files, drug & alcohol tests, dash cams, training documentation and more. But if you’re not effectively using that data to spot and stop problems, you’re putting your fleet at serious risk of violations, accidents, and legal liability.
During this webcast, you'll learn:
• Where to locate all your safety & compliance data
• What data you may not even know you have
• What the risks are of not using that data
• How to know what your data is telling you
• How to act on your data to significantly reduce risk
A live Q & A session will follow the event, so feel free to share any questions!

On any given day, you could have a number of employees absent for reasons that qualify for FMLA protections. You still need to get the work done, so you want to be sure that the employees taking that FMLA leave are not stretching the definition of a serious health condition or treatment therefore to include concerts, fishing, gambling, and so on. While the FMLA is an employee entitlement law, employers are not without tools to help stop abuse before it begins, or take control of it if it has already begun.

What you'll learn:

This webcast is designed to present methods, means, tools, and tips for reigning in abuse, including policies, forms, certification tips, communication tools, and steps (including surveillance), you can use to show employees you take the FMLA seriously, and so should they.

We'll also reserve time for a live Q&A session!

Join us for a timely discussion about DOT recordkeeping and what you need to have in place if auditors come knocking. You’ll learn which records to keep, how they should be managed, and how long they should be retained to ensure compliance.

This webcast will cover:
• Driver Qualification
• CDL Clearinghouse & Drug and Alcohol Program Management
• Hours of Service
• Accidents
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Training
Thorough and compliant records are required for your organization to pass an audit from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), whether the audit is conducted remotely or on-site.
This webcast will include a live question and answer session!

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 misconceptions, 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.

Speeding, log falsification, no medical card — these and other top 10 roadside inspection violations of 2020 made up nearly half of all driver violations reported that year. Identifying and putting a stop to common roadside inspection violations can be complicated but worth the effort in terms of reducing liability and improving the bottom line.

Join us as we discuss the top 10 roadside inspection driver violations of 2020 and what you can do to stop them. A live Q&A session will be included.

The risks associated with non-compliance can jeopardize your business. Attend this new complimentary DOT live virtual event to learn how to maintain compliant driver qualification files, best practices to reduce your exposure and proactive steps to protect your company from fines.

More than 20 state labor law posting updates take effect in early 2022 and more changes are on the way. Learn about posting updates that need to be taken care of now and what to watch for in the year ahead.
During this webcast, we'll cover:
• What you need to post
• Federal, state, and local obligations
• Mandatory posting changes
• How to stay in compliance
This complimentary event will include a live Q&A session, so bring your posting questions!

How-To Guidance for Auditing ELDs, Paper Logs, & Time Records.
Regardless of whether your driver is using time records, paper logs, or an ELD to document compliance, a comprehensive hours-of-service auditing program makes a significant impact on reducing your risk by:
• Motivating drivers to stop non-compliant behavior
• Reducing violations that could be found during a roadside inspection
• Mitigating claims of negligence
• Identifying problem drivers who falsify logs
In this webcast, our subject matter experts provide auditing tools so you can ensure your drivers are using the right logs and completing those logs accurately. Plus, our editors will dig into log-specific violations related to form and manner, falsification, and HOS limits. Live Q & A will follow.

The Hazardous Chemical Inventory Reporting, better known as Tier II Reporting, requirements at 40 CFR 370 remain one of the most misunderstood and top-violated set of EPA regulations. The confusion begins, not with the finer provisions of the regulations but with applicability. Tier II reporting applies to over 460,000 manufacturing and non-manufacturing facilities of all sizes. Your facility may be one of them!
Our webcast will help you clear up the uncertainty surrounding Tier II applicability and core requirements. We’ll draw on our experience and provide answers to the most frequently asked questions we receive on this critical topic. We’ll cover:
• Applicability,
• Reportable and exempt substances,
• Filing a Tier II form,
• Enforcement, and
• More!
We'll also save time at the end of the hour to answer some of your questions. So join us during our upcoming webcast on Tier II reporting to learn about this important requirement established under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986.

Now that 2021 is over, motor carriers should ask themselves what worked (or didn’t) as they managed their FMCSA drug & alcohol testing program over the past year. An end-of-year review will also assist in putting important tasks on next year’s calendar, so they are not missed or forgotten.
Join us as we discuss:
• Common problem areas in drug and alcohol program management,
• Best practices to take into 2022, and
• Tasks you need to accomplish in the coming year.
If you have questions on this topic, bring them! Time will be allotted for a live Q&A session.

Attend this complimentary virtual event where we will discuss all the elements related to environmental incidents. No matter if environmental compliance is only part of what you do or you are a full-time environmental manager or, this event is for you!

This interactive live virtual event 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!

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.

With the new entry-level driver training (ELDT) requirements going into effect on February 7, 2022, many motor carriers are working on a plan to be able to provide instruction to their employees who need to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL), upgrade a CDL, or obtain a passenger, school bus, or hazardous materials endorsement.
Join us as we take an in-depth look at all the aspects of a compliant ELDT program, including:
• Theory and behind-the-wheel instructional requirements,
• Instructor requirements,
• The Training Provider Registry (TPR), and
• Certification and recordkeeping.
Time will also be reserved for a live Q&A session.