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Drug-Free Workplace Policy – Remote Workplaces
Posted by Chandler Wright in Risk Control
October 12, 2021

Does your agency have a drug-free workplace policy? With remote work being an option for many employees at this time, it is essential that the drug-free workplace policy be expanded to include these remote workplaces. 

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Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Testing Delays
Posted by Chandler Wright in COVID-19, Risk Control
August 12, 2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses are having difficulties staffing an adequate number of employees. Labs responsible for testing of specimens for the Drug and Alcohol Testing Program warn that their industry is facing this same challenge.

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EPA Lowers Lead Hazard Threshold
Posted by John Nichols in Risk Control
August 10, 2021

The EPA made significant changes to dust-lead clearance levels, as part of the its efforts to reduce childhood lead exposure.

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Postponing Annual Testing Due to COVID-19
Posted by Chandler Wright in COVID-19, Risk Control
February 01, 2021

Cal/OSHA has created a resource that helps to outline which tests or examinations may be able to be postponed.

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New Amendments to Drone Regulations
Posted by Eric Lucero in Risk Control
January 11, 2021

As 2020 ended, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) finalized new rules for drones used in the workplace.

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FMCSA Clearinghouse Annual Query Requirements
Posted by Chandler Wright in Risk Control
November 06, 2020

Employers with drivers subject to the Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug and Alcohol must participate in the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse which requires that Employers conduct at least one query per year for each regulated driver.

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Cal/OSHA - Alternatives to N95 Respirators for Wildfire Smoke
Posted by John Nichols in Risk Control
October 09, 2020

Cal/OSHA released guidance on strategies for optimizing the availability of respirators for wildfire smoke events.

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DOT Announces New CCF
Posted by Sarah Bruno in Risk Control
September 28, 2020

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced a revision to the Custody and Control Form (CCF) used for drug and alcohol testing.

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Did You Know....How Cal/OSHA Reporting & Recording Works for COVID-19?
Posted by Sarah Bruno in COVID-19, Did You Know?, Risk Control
May 27, 2020

The Coronavirus has put into question many of our common workplace practices; conferences, group trainings, lunches and business travel. It has also created some questions and concerns around Cal/OSHA reporting and recording related to employees who become ill.

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Mitigating Hand Sanitizer Risks
Posted by Eric Lucero in COVID-19, Risk Control
May 21, 2020

Because sanitizer is ubiquitous, it is easy to forget its hazardous characteristics.

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