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News & Alerts	Date
Coming to a Federal Register near you: Proposed fluctuating workweek rules DOL sent proposal for review	08/23/19
Are you prepared for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week? Some suggestions to celebrate the event, set for September 8-14	08/23/19
FMCSA publishes proposed HOS rules in Federal Register Industry stakeholders have 45 days to offer comments	08/23/19
NIOSH evaluates electronics recycling facility, makes recommendations Agency assesses worker exposure to metal and flame retardants, ergonomic stressors, noise levels	08/23/19
EPA amends formaldehyde standards for composite wood products Final rule makes technical corrections, further aligns requirements with CARB program	08/23/19
Company faces $782K in fines for continually exposing employees to hazards Placed in OSHA’s severe violator enforcement program	08/23/19
BLS looks at fatal occupational injuries to independent workers Data show 662 fatalities in 2016, 613 in 2017	08/23/19
White collar rule moves closer toward finalization Get ready for $679 per week threshold	08/19/19
FMCSA declares Missouri driver imminent hazard CDL holder loses license after fatal crash in Indiana	08/19/19
New enforcement process for California truck, bus regulation Trucks and buses in state have until January 1 to come into compliance	08/19/19
FMCSA revises bus lease, interchange regulations	08/19/19
FMCSA schedules two listening sessions on HOS plan Agency unveiled five proposals to current hours-of-service rule	08/19/19
OSHA seeks information on Table 1 of silica standard for construction Comments will help Agency determine if revisions to standard are needed	08/19/19
Company found in contempt of court for failing to pay OSHA penalties Construction company and its president owe $412,000 for numerous safety violations	08/19/19
Two OSHA rulemakings at OMB Silica prerule, respiratory protection final rule pending review	08/19/19
OSHA and Health Canada release joint HazCom guidance Compares U.S. and Canada’s regulatory process, labeling of hazardous chemicals in the workplace	08/19/19
California glass recycler to pay $1.2M for illegal battery disposal Batteries sent to landfill instead of managed as hazardous waste	08/19/19
FMCSA releases proposed changes to HOS rules Five revisions aimed at increasing flexibility for CMV drivers	08/14/19
If you forgot to submit your 300A data to OSHA, the Agency says you still have time OSHA reminds employers of their e-reporting obligations	08/12/19
Court: EEOC went too far with its criminal hiring guidance Employers who have criminal record hiring policies take note	08/12/19
OSHA recommends using leading indicators to strengthen workplace safety and health programs New webpage describes advantages of leading indicators	08/12/19
EPA says generators not stuck with the Wipes Rule Other exclusions may apply for shop rag disposal, reuse	08/12/19
Not all social media posts make a hostile work environment Third Circuit weighs in	08/12/19
FMCSA publishes crash preventability program proposal Industry may comment on potential rule until October 4	08/12/19
ACGIH® releases two-tier Under Study list Includes chemicals, physical agents to be considered for TLVs and BEIs	08/05/19
3M™ recalls self-retracting lifelines Company says devices must be removed from service immediately	08/05/19
Final rule: Employer groups may offer defined contribution retirement plans Rules effective late September	08/05/19
ATRI seeks responses for 2019 Top Industry Issues Survey Responses will be accepted through September	08/05/19