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News & Alerts	Date
NIOSH expands database to include PPE that protects against opioid exposure Agency asks PPE manufacturers to provide product information for database inclusion	11/14/18
Checklists assist motor carriers in post-accident activities Avoid missing crucial details by creating a standardized checklist	11/14/18
Michigan, Utah, Missouri pass new marijuana laws Legal recreational cannabis fails in North Dakota	11/13/18
CSB adopts policy on worker participation in investigations Policy calls for a “reasonable number” of workers and their representatives to participate	11/13/18
EPA releases final rule to help states, tribes meet 2015 ozone standards Rule maintains existing approach to evaluating impacts of international transport of ozone	11/12/18
Just to clarify: Tip credit applies only to tipped work Dual jobs require consideration	11/12/18
Supreme Court: ADEA applies to all public employers No 15-employee threshold	11/09/18
FMCSA adds propane to 30-minute break exemption list Fuel source omitted from list of products included in April decision	11/09/18
BLS releases data on employer-reported nonfatal workplace injuries, illnesses Rate of total recordable cases continues to decline	11/09/18
OSHA publishes crane operator final rule Rule takes effect December 10	11/09/18
Cal OSHA emergency e-reporting rule approved Certain employers must submit injury, illness data by December 31	11/08/18
Brake Safety Week cites nearly 5,000 CMVs for violations Law enforcement conducted more than 35,000 inspections during event	11/08/18
Key employees are entitled to FMLA leave Reinstatement may be denied in limited situations	11/08/18
OSHA provides interim compliance guidance for crane operators Existing certification requirements will take effect November 10	11/07/18
IRS increases limits on retirement plans Increases reflect cost of living	11/07/18
NIOSH: Truck stops lack healthy options for drivers Sample shows most facilities lack exercise, healthcare options	11/07/18
Court: Failure to report sexual harassment does not doom employee’s case #MeToo influencing applicable law	11/06/18
NIOSH publication addresses fatigue in retail workers Risk factors include long hours, heavy workload, shift work, job stress	11/06/18
Study: 60 percent of truck drivers report MSD pain, discomfort on the job Holistic approach to driver wellness can help alleviate symptoms	11/05/18
Is your business really accessible? DOJ provides guidance on website accessibility	11/05/18
Pennsylvania doctor charged with false statement for DOT examination Case alleges uncertified staff members conducted exam on commercial driver	11/05/18
Ever wonder about the effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act? Deductions and employee benefits changes	11/02/18
CSB releases emergency planning and response publication Stresses the importance of preparation, training, and communication	11/02/18
Driver shortage tops ATRI’s list of critical trucking issues HOS rules ranks second, followed by driver retention	11/01/18
OSHA meeting will discuss GHS proposals for UN conference Interested stakeholders encouraged to express views	11/01/18
More FMLA myths to confound and confuse	11/01/18