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News & Alerts	Date
Can you deny FMLA leave to an employee who won’t quit smoking? Get healthy or else!	06/21/18
EPA grants receiving facilities extra time to submit paper manifests e-Manifest system on track for June 30, 2018	06/21/18
Quick safety tips for forklift operators New OSHA QuickCard describes ways to mitigate hazards related to forklifts	06/21/18
FMCSA officially delays implementation of Medical Examiner’s Certification Integration rule Implementation date delayed until June 22, 2021	06/20/18
OSHA prompts pyrotechnics industry to promote safety As 4th of July approaches, employers need to focus on fireworks safety	06/20/18
Anticipate and act, Jeb Bush tells HR pros Chicago SHRM conference draws record-breaking crowd	06/19/18
OSHA gives stakeholders more time to comment on crane operator proposal New deadline is July 5	06/19/18
CVSA to hold Operation Safe Driver Week in July Event targets unsafe driving behavior in and around commercial vehicles	06/18/18
ELD waiver for ag commodities expires June 18 Livestock haulers to remain exempt	06/15/18
Do your employee handbooks have unlawful provisions? NLRB guidance to the rescue!	06/15/18
Some outdoor workers more at risk of skin cancer Study shows prevention efforts should be targeted to the profession	06/15/18
Sleeping on the job dooms employee’s argument FMLA protection is not absolute	06/14/18
Scam warning: Callers impersonating federal investigators Fraudsters demand confidential information, threaten fines	06/14/18
FMCSA to host listening session on automated driving systems Input from stakeholders to aid agency in future rulemaking	06/14/18
13 chemicals added to Toxics Release Inventory list EPA determines NPEs meet TRI program toxicity criteria	06/13/18
EEOC meeting highlights harassment prevention efforts Employers, legislatures taking action to address the issue	06/13/18
FMCSA Medical Review Board to discuss medical examiner handbook June meeting is open to the public	06/12/18
OSHA memo provides guidance on enforcing new silica standard in general industry, maritime Enforcement launch date set for June 23, 2018	06/12/18
Coming this summer: Proposed joint employer rules Could this be the end of the confusion?	06/11/18
Active shooter events: Simple actions that can save lives Law enforcement officials tell safety professionals how to plan, respond, and recover	06/11/18
No ELD exemptions in Senate spending bill Proposed legislation must be reconciled with House version	06/11/18
EPA releases documents under Lautenberg Act, proposes action on asbestos Agency seeks comment on chemical evaluation process, review of studies	06/08/18
How much does a 100% healed policy cost? $3.5M for one employer	06/08/18
OSHA encourages participation in Safe + Sound Week August 13-19 event intended to highlight value of workplace safety, health programs	06/07/18
The FMLA forms expired; now what?	06/07/18
Hawaii reports surge in serious work-related industrial accidents Increase includes fatalities, amputations, burns, other serious injuries	06/06/18
GHSA study shows drugged driving increased in fatal crashes in 2016 Impaired driving often includes a mixture of more than one drug and/or alcohol	06/06/18
Could your forklift trainers, operators handle an OSHA interview?	06/05/18
OSHA injury and illness reporting due dates Covered establishments must submit 2017 OSHA Form 300A information by July 1	06/05/18
OSHA proposes 9-month extension for beryllium rule Rule would extend compliance deadline for specific requirements of the standard for general industry	06/04/18
EPA revises regulations associated with 2015 Definition of Solid Waste rule Final rule comes in response to D.C. Circuit court ruling	06/04/18
NHTSA to examine impact of its regulations on small business Agency accepting comments through the end of July	06/04/18
Insulting the boss was not protected under the NLRA Not concerted effort	06/01/18
Driver death shows why LOTO for vehicles is required Lack of proper training, lockout/tagout procedures major root causes of incident	06/01/18
FMCSA offers clarification on personal conveyance and agricultural exemption Descriptive guidance is based on hundreds of comments by stakeholders	06/01/18