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Use of Electronic Chain of Custody and Control Forms now approved in DOT-Regulated Drug Testing Programs. In another effort to reduce paperwork burdens, the Department of Transportation (DOT) has now adopted the use of electronic CCF’s.  Click the link below to learn more: Electronic CCF Rule and Regulation.

Don’t forget to post your OSHA Form 300A logs from Feb. 1 – April 30, 2015.  This should be displayed in a common area for employees to view.  This could be near the time clock or an area where employee notices are posted.  The OSHA 300A log summarizes the total number of job-related injuries and… Continue reading Reminder to Post your OSHA 300A Injury/Illness summary from Feb. 1 – April 30

Grain facilities continue to fight fugitive grain dust requirement of less than ⅛” (.32 cm).  The regulation states all floor areas within 35 feet of an inside bucket elevator and floors of enclosed grinding equipment shall maintain less than ⅛” of grain dust. The employer shall immediately remove any fugitive grain dust accumulations whenever they… Continue reading Following Fugitive Grain Dust Requirements

Just a reminder about the DOT’s final rule from December 18, 2014 rescinding the requirement that commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers operating in the United States in interstate commerce submit, and motor carriers retain, the driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIR) when the driver has neither found nor been made aware of any vehicle defects or… Continue reading DOT change for Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports

Safety and compliance are two important factors in business.  Today, companies face a daunting host of regulations and requirements which are largely complex and span every aspect of the workplace.  Our goal as Environmental Health and Safety consultants is to provide guidance for companies through these critical areas.  If you have been subject to fines… Continue reading Top 10 OSHA Citations in 2014