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Officials disagree on the need for more odor in natural gas pipelines Odorizing natural gas in populated areas should still be required, study finds	04/23/18
Cybersecurity Framework updated to protect industries vital to national, economic security Framework flexible enough for adoption across wide range of industries	04/20/18
Feel free to require appropriate notice of intermittent leave	04/19/18
EPA plans to update regulations on wastewater blending during wet weather Agency will reach out to stakeholders for feedback	04/19/18
Drivers hauling frack sand may qualify for HOS waiting time exception Criteria must be met to be considered specialized oilfield equipment	04/18/18
OSHA helps drivers stay safe once they get where they’re going Agency provides safety tips for drivers at the warehouse, dock, or construction site	04/17/18
Prior salary cannot justify sex-based wage differential Not a factor other than sex	04/17/18
DOL publishes guidance on tip pooling Response to the government spending bill	04/16/18
To beat the heat, OSHA sponsors landscaping safety stand-down Southern states to hold safety events April 17-18	04/16/18
Annual Summary posting period lasts for two more weeks Posting cannot be covered or removed until April 30	04/16/18
FMCSA includes ELD violations in revised CSA methodology 22 new HOS violations added to accommodate full enforcement of ELD mandate	04/16/18
Risky driving behaviors targeted during Operation Safe Driver Week CVSA enforcement campaign to take place mid-July	04/13/18
What you don’t know might help your FMLA defense Ignorance can be bliss	04/13/18
FMCSA expects to delay its medical certification rule June 22 deadline has been looming since 2015	04/12/18
Professional board requires new minimum education level for CSPs Beginning July 2, 2018, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree	04/12/18
Carrier shut down due to hazmat violations Unannounced roadside inspection begins chain of events leading to out-of-service order	04/12/18
One dozen agencies agree to speed infrastructure permitting decisions EPA among agencies to sign federal memo of understanding	04/11/18
NIOSH answers questions about respiratory protection Three new publications address respirator reuse, fit testing, and user seal checks	04/10/18
Supreme Court declines to hear extended leave case Split Continues in the Circuits	04/10/18
Transporters of specific petroleum-based fuel granted exemption from 30-minute break Drivers’ other short breaks aided in FMCSA’s decision	04/10/18
Weapons In the Workplace How can companies keep employees safe?	04/09/18
Stand-up for Grain Engulfment Prevention Week set for April 9-13 National campaign designed to prevent injuries and deaths in grain handling industry	04/09/18
Study shows theater workers have high rates of concussions Many theater-related head injuries go unreported, undiagnosed, untreated	04/06/18
FMCSA confirms ELD waiver for livestock and insect haulers Ag commodity waiver set to expire June 18	04/06/18
National Work Zone Awareness Week highlights everyone’s role in work zone safety Drivers and workers face increased hazards in work zones	04/05/18
Supervisor FMLA training in a nutshell	04/05/18
ATRI identifies top research priorities for 2018 List includes wide array of topics	04/04/18
California vows to defend state’s clean vehicle standards for cars and light trucks EPA plans new rulemaking to adopt less stringent vehicle tailpipe standards	04/04/18
Long distances to remote well sites mean oil and gas workers at risk of drowsy driving NIOSH provides information, tips to help workers stay awake behind the wheel	04/03/18
Full enforcement of e-logs began April 1 Violations to affect CSA scores and may result in fines	04/03/18
Number of workers who stayed home sick in January highest in five years BLS says worse-than-normal flu season probably to blame	04/02/18