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Expanded OSHA Reporting Requirements for Certain Employers in High-Hazard Industries

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reporting requirements for work-related injuries and illnesses will be expanded for certain employers, effective January 1, 2024. Beginning ...

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OSHA Launches New National Emphasis Program to Prevent Falls from Heights

The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a new National ...

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How Employers Should Handle an On-Premises Accident Investigation

When an employee, customer or other individual gets injured on your premises, it is important for your company to conduct a full investigation into what happened. But take note: Missteps made in the ...

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Performing a Self-Audit of Your Workplace’s OSHA Compliance

As an employer, you can realize many benefits by conducting a self-audit of your workplace’s compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) ...

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What Texas Trucking Companies Need to Know about Driver Drug and Alcohol Testing Rules

Nearly all drivers who are required to have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) are subject to the drug and alcohol testing rules enforced by the Federal Motor ...

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When Do You Have to Notify OSHA about an Employee Accident/Illness?

The Department of Labor’s Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA) has specific rules for reporting employee injuries, illnesses and fatalities. All ...

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A Primer on Texas Trucking Laws

In Texas, the trucking industry is governed by a host of federal and state laws, which are in place to ensure the safety of drivers and others on the roadways. Below ...

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Top 10 OSHA Violations for 2022

Each year, the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) releases a Top 10 list of the most frequently violated workplace safety standards. For FY 2022, the No. 1 ...

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How Insurance Professionals Can Take Control of an Accident Investigation

After an accident, insurance professionals must quickly launch a thorough investigation. It’s important to dot all your I’s and cross all your T’s, as missteps ...

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How to Respond to a Trucking Accident

In the trucking business, accidents can and do happen, even when a trucking company does everything right. Since accidents happen when you least expect them, you must always be prepared to respond to ...

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