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The December 2018 issue of our Safety Works for Employees newsletter features tips for safe driving in wintry conditions, a review of fire extinguisher types and uses, a reminder about preventing frostbite in cold working conditions, and a safe winter driving quiz. Download it today to share this important information with your employees.

Does your company go above and beyond in its safety program? Or do you know an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to workplace safety? Our 2019 EHS Daily Advisor Safety Standout Awards are open for nominations and applications now. Applications are being accepted for the Best Overall Safety Program Award, the Innovations in Safety Training Award, BLR’s Lifetime Achievement in Safety Award, and the Young Safety Professional Excellence Award. Winners will receive a commemorative plaque and a complimentary conference registration to Safety Summit 2019, taking place from April 8–10 in Austin, TX, and will be featured on the EHS Daily Advisor website, in a press release, and in a feature article. The deadline for applications is January 4, 2019. Apply today!

Specific Industries—Miner black lung screenings low—NIOSH asks why

Temporary Workers—OSHA issues temporary worker bulletin on lockout/tagout

Injury and Illness Records (OSHA 300)—OIG: OSHA must improve collection of injury data

Heat and Cold—Tips for safe outdoor winter work

Cranes and Derricks (Construction)—A closer look at OSHA’s crane operator update

Webinars

Alcohol & Drugs—Webinar [2018-08]: Webinar in the California Workplace: Strategies for Drug Testing, Effective Policy Development, and Employee Communication—Andrew Sommer, Partner with Conn Maciel Carey, delves into the implications of California's marijuana laws for employers with respect to drug testing, safety, the ADA, and more.

Accidents—Webinar [2018-08]: Root Cause Analysis: Reduce the Risk of Future Accidents Using OSHA's Incident Investigation Process—Fran Sehn, Vice President of Risk Control and Claims Advocacy for Willis of PA, explains how to identify the true root causes of accidents, develop effective programs to address these causes, and use root cause analysis successfully when performing an OSHA incident investigation.

Employee Newsletters—December 2018 Safety Works for Employees—This month's issue features tips for safe driving in wintry conditions, a review of fire extinguisher types and uses, a reminder about preventing frostbite in cold working conditions, and a safe winter driving quiz.

Q: We provide light duty for 90 days; after that, we send injured employees home. Do the days at home count as lost time on the OSHA 300 log?

Q: Is there a minimum height an electrical (service) disconnect must be from the floor? My understanding, there is a maximum height requirement for electrical panel, 6'7" AFF.

Q: As a state agency collecting pesticides from the public for disposal, we on average collect 150,000 gallons a year. Must we have an EPA #, manifest the waste, use a waste transporter, and label the drums as a Haz-Waste or Universal Waste for shipping?

Final Rules

National:

11/27/2018—Dept. of Transportation (DOT)—Department of Transportation: Revisions to Civil Penalty Amounts

State:

Proposed Rules

State:

12/3/2018—Slips and Falls—California—Fall Protection in Telecommunications

12/3/2018—Motor Carrier Safety—Ohio—Safety Standards

11/30/2018—Workers' Compensation—Florida—Health Care Provider Reimbursement Manual

11/30/2018—Workers' Compensation—Tennessee—Rules for Medical Payments

11/30/2018—Workers' Compensation—Tennessee—Medical Fee Schedule

11/28/2018—Workers' Compensation—Kansas—Online System for Claims Regulations

11/27/2018—Commercial Driver Safety—Washington—Commercial Driver Licenses Training and Examination

11/26/2018—HazMat Transportation—New York—Transportation of Hazardous Materials

11/26/2018—Workers' Compensation—Florida—Health Care Provider Reimbursement Manual

11/20/2018—Motor Carrier Safety—Hawaii—Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

11/20/2018—HazMat Transportation—Hawaii—Hazardous Materials

11/20/2018—Workers' Compensation—Ohio—Health Partnership Program

White Papers

Employers can meet returning cancer survivors midway—Cancer, as well as cancer treatment, are debilitating conditions that can adversely affect mental, cognitive, and physical functions. Yet, Return to Work (RTW) for cancer patients, whether they have survived cancer or are being treated for it, can be a valuable step for the employer if the employee can still accomplish the objectives of the job.

Upcoming Webinars