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Keep up to date on the latest developments affecting OSHA, DOT, EPA, and DOL regulatory compliance.

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OMB rule change: Who can tag along on your workplace inspections?
2024-03-28T05:00:00Z

OMB rule change: Who can tag along on your workplace inspections?

Not every employer is comfortable being escorted on their workplace inspections. So, who can tag along? To help make that determination, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) completed its review of OSHA’s Worker Walkaround final rule on March 20, 2024.

The Worker Walkaround rule is intended to clarify workers’ and certified bargaining units' rights to designate whom they’d like to accompany the Compliance Safety and Health Officer (CSHO) during facility or workplace inspection walkarounds. The rule also explains that the representative does not need to be an employee of the employer but could be third party. The CSHO would determine if having the designated individual would be “reasonably necessary” to aid in the inspection.

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2024-03-28T05:00:00Z

EPA Final Rule: Chrysotile Asbestos; Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is issuing this final rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to address to the extent necessary the unreasonable risk of injury to health presented by chrysotile asbestos based on the risks posed by certain conditions of use. The injuries to human health include mesothelioma and lung, ovarian, and laryngeal cancers resulting from chronic inhalation exposure to chrysotile asbestos.

DATES: This final rule is effective on May 28, 2024, published in the Federal Register March 28, 2024, page 21970.

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2024-03-28T05:00:00Z

EPA Final Rule: Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plans

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is finalizing facility response plan requirements for worst case discharges of Clean Water Act (CWA) hazardous substances for onshore non-transportation-related facilities that could reasonably be expected to cause substantial harm to the environment by discharging a CWA hazardous substance into or on the navigable waters, adjoining shorelines, or exclusive economic zone.

DATES: This final rule is effective on May 28, 2024, published in the Federal Register, page 21924.

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Don’t let a data-driven program push you off course
2024-03-27T05:00:00Z

Don’t let a data-driven program push you off course

Even though Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) scores for property-carrying operations are not visible to the public, the raw data is. Members of the public, such as customers, driver applicants, and your insurance carrier, can view your roadside inspection and crash reports.

That’s why it is important to review your reports for accuracy and use DataQs to request corrections when necessary to improve your safety record.

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New Oregon law makes administering OFLA and PLO easier
2024-03-27T05:00:00Z

New Oregon law makes administering OFLA and PLO easier

On March 20, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed SB 1515 into law. This bill is designed to better coordinate the leave provisions under the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) and Paid Leave Oregon (PLO). The changes will make administering leave under these laws easier for employers by reducing most of the overlapping reasons for leave. Employees may, however, get more leave overall.

What’s changing?

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