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News & Alerts	Date
CVSA releases 2018 Operation Safe Driver Week results More than 10,000 citations issued to CMV drivers	09/25/18
EPA updates Renewable Fuel Standard website Site includes new data and information for the public and stakeholders	09/25/18
OSHA releases trench safety public service announcement Video highlights safety measures for eliminating hazards, preventing injuries	09/24/18
Hazardous material transport prompts change to California rule CMV drivers preempted from meal and rest requirements	09/24/18
Got tipped employees who perform non-tipped tasks? Ninth Circuit ruling supports the 20% tip credit rule	09/24/18
OSHA seeks members to serve on construction safety and health committee Group advises Secretary of Labor on developing standards, policies affecting the industry	09/21/18
What to expect from an OFCCP compliance evaluation Agency provides insight	09/21/18
FMCSA extends comment period for proposed HOS rules Comments now accepted through October 10	09/21/18
EPA releases web tool on industry environmental, economic performance Interactive snapshots provide data from the last 20 years	09/20/18
Groups petition OSHA to issue national heat stress standard Letter urges Agency to protect workers from dangers of heat on the job	09/20/18
Yes, organ donation can qualify for FMLA leave Even if it is elective	09/20/18
FMCSA revises regulations for drivers with diabetes Exemptions no longer needed to operate CMVs	09/19/18
Audit: OSHA not handling severe injury reports per policy Late injury reports not consistently met with citations	09/19/18
OSHA updates trench safety Quick Card Card outlines how to work safely in trenches with Slope It, Shore It, Shield It approach	09/18/18
New FCRA model disclosure notices Effective 9/21/18	09/18/18
FMCSA adds 3 listening sessions on proposed HOS changes Reno session will also be webcast	09/18/18
NLRB proposes joint employer rules Helping define independent contractor	09/17/18
NIOSH updates position on facial hair, respirator use Notice supersedes October 2, 2006, letter	09/17/18
Michigan adopts paid sick leave, minimum wage hike Effective beginning 2019	09/14/18
Roadcheck 2018 data posted by CVSA More than 60,000 vehicles inspected in three-day period	09/14/18
Agency that reviews OSHA citations asks for comments on updating procedural rules Rules last updated in 2005	09/13/18
Problem employee still has FMLA rights Entitled to return to full schedule	09/13/18
Emergency declaration issued for Hurricane Florence Motor carrier requirements eased for emergency relief	09/13/18
EPA issues Roadmap to improved visibility in 4 states Agency promises extra help for converting federal plans to state plans	09/12/18
Are you on OFCCP’s updated list for a compliance evaluation? 750 entities are	09/12/18
FMCSA programs targeted in fraud case Med card, drug test forms falsified	09/11/18
Study reveals needlestick injury rates for waste recovery workers Over half of surveyed facilities reported seeing needles at least weekly	09/11/18
CSB releases factual update on blowout, fire at gas well Incident killed five workers, investigation continues	09/10/18
FMCSA offers more options for mounting GPS units New exemption in place for five years	09/10/18
Drivers’ thoughts sought on detention impacts ATRI survey results will reveal effect of ELDs	09/07/18
OSHA updates webpage on protecting workers from Legionnaires’ disease Approximately 6,000 cases reported annually	09/07/18
15-minute FMLA breaks not compensable Outside of ordinary breaks	09/06/18
NIOSH publishes guide to air-purifying respirators Publication details four types of respirators	09/06/18
FMCSA plans a listening session on proposed HOS changes Stakeholders have an opportunity to express views	09/06/18
Data show back injuries prominent in work-related MSD cases Nursing assistants, laborers and hand material movers most likely to experience back injuries	09/05/18
Immigration premium processing fee to increase $1,410 as of October 1, 2018	09/05/18
National Preparedness Month focuses on planning for emergencies DHS urges public to prioritize preparedness efforts	09/04/18
May you defer an employee’s absence points during FMLA leave? If you do it for all types of leave	09/04/18
Study: Flexible HOS hours can reduce driving time, costs Avoiding congestion may impact bottom line	09/04/18