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Enforcement—Cal/OSHA cites employers for carbon monoxide poisoning

Chemical Hazards—NIOSH issues new hazard banding guide

Workers' Compensation—Workers’ comp fraud ring participants sentenced

Alcohol & Drugs—NSC weighs in on Illinois marijuana law

Webinars

Bloodborne Pathogens—Webinar [2019-04]: Bloodborne Pathogens Standard: How to Properly Train Employees to Ensure Compliance In this on-demand webinar, attorney Brian Yellin discusses how OSHA's bloodborne pathogens standard applies across all industries, and how to develop and implement an effective employee training program to prevent exposure.

Employee Newsletters—July 2019 Safety Works for Employees—This month’s issue includes tips on how to avoid back injuries, dehydration, tick bites, and the dangers of combustible dust.

Posters—Workers’ Compensation Fraud (11x17)—Print this workers' compensation fraud poster for use in your facility. A fillable field in the lower right corner allows you to add your company name, logo, and other information.

Posters—Workers’ Compensation Fraud (11x17)—Print this workers' compensation fraud poster for use in your facility. A fillable field in the lower right corner allows you to add your company name, logo, and other information.

Posters—Workers’ Compensation Fraud (14x17)—Print this workers' compensation fraud poster for use in your facility. A fillable field in the lower right corner allows you to add your company name, logo, and other information.

Posters—Workers’ Compensation Fraud (17x11)—Print this workers' compensation fraud poster for use in your facility. A fillable field in the upper right corner allows you to add your company name, logo, and other information.

Posters—Workers’ Compensation Fraud (17x11)—Print this workers' compensation fraud poster for use in your facility. A fillable field in the upper right corner allows you to add your company name, logo, and other information.

Q: Do the walking-working surface rules apply to water pollution control department staff working around open manhole coverings to perform sanitary sewer cleanings?

Q: How do I monitor the average sound level in a casino to comply with OSHA's noise standard (29 CFR 1910.95)?

Q: Is there a minimum distance required for a safety perimeter around scissor lifts to protect from fall hazards? Or should we use our best judgment based on the task being executed?

Final Rules

National:

07/8/2019—HazMat Transportation—49 CFR 385 - Incorporation by Reference; North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria; Hazardous Materials Safety Permits

State:

Proposed Rules

National:

07/9/2019—Commercial Driver Safety—49 CFR 383 - Third Party Commercial Driver's License Testers

07/8/2019—Motor Carrier Safety—49 CFR 385 - Certifications for Conducting Driver or Vehicle Inspections, Safety Audits, or Investigations

State:

07/15/2019—Workers' Compensation—Ohio—Rehabilitation of Injured and Disabled Workers

07/10/2019—OSHA—California—Rules of Practice and Procedure

07/8/2019—Workers' Compensation—New York—Medical Fee Schedules

07/3/2019—Construction - General—Iowa—Construction Contractor Registrations Standards

07/3/2019—Cranes and Derricks (Construction)—Michigan—Cranes and Derricks

07/3/2019—Construction - General—Michigan—Ventilation Control for Construction

07/2/2019—Workers' Compensation—New York—Prior Authorization for Medical Treatment and Variances

07/2/2019—Agriculture—Washington—Safety Standards for Agriculture

07/2/2019—Workers' Compensation—Washington—Classifications

07/2/2019—Workers' Compensation—Washington—2020 Industrial Insurance Premium Rates

White Papers

Troubling trend: Suicide at work—Could any of your employees be considering suicide? Could they be planning to do it at the office or on the jobsite? It’s a prospect no one wants to consider, but workplace suicides can and do happen.

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