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Complying with New EEO-1 and OSHA Requirements

[Source: Bob Evnen & Kelly Ekler, Woods & Aitken LLC, 11.2016 | Keywords: OSHA, EEO-1 Reporting, Safety] Dealers across the country will be updating their internal practices in the next month to comply with new requirements imposed under anti-discrimination and workplace safety laws. The changes in workplace safety rules stem from a 273-page Final Rule published by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on May 11, 2016. Private dealers are subject to OSHA’s jurisdiction. Dealers in Nebraska are covered directly through federal OSHA, where Iowa dealers are covered through Iowa OSHA. The new EEO-1 reporting requirements apply to dealers… Read More »

Federal Laws & Regulations 2016 Changes

[Author: Will Rogers, 01.2016 | Keywords: Section 179, OSHA, Expensing] There was a flurry of last-minute legislative activity during the final months of 2015. Here is a quick look at changes to Federal laws and regulations that will affect our members in 2016. Section 179 In late December, Congress passed, and President Obama signed into law, the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015. This act includes language dealing with the Section 179 expensing provision. While our dealers and their customers had to wait almost the entire year for the legislation to pass, the package makes Section 179’s expensing… Read More »

Quick Facility Test – OSHA Inspection

[2013 | Keywords: Regulatory Compliance, OSHA] According to Ralph Nader (consumer advocate) there are no such things as “accidents.” Every “incident” can be traced back to a cause. I’m not sure whether I agree with Ralph entirely, but he does make a good point. Looking around your plant, warehouse or office, how many “incidents” do you see waiting to happen? How many do you not see? If one “incident” could be prevented, what would be the ensuing value in terms of less loss time, lower insurance premiums, saving a friend’s or co-worker’s life? Take this quick test to see if… Read More »

OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements

[2013 | Keywords: Regulatory Compliance, OSHA] Under the OSHA Recordkeeping regulation (29 CFR 1904), covered employers are required to prepare and maintain records of serious occupational injuries and illnesses, using the OSHA 300 Log. This information is important for employers, workers and OSHA in evaluating the safety of a workplace, understanding industry hazards, and implementing worker protections to reduce and eliminate hazards. What am I required to report? All employers covered by the OSH Act must orally report to OSHA the death of any employee from a work-related incident or the in-patient hospitalization of three or more employees as a… Read More »

OSHA Requirements That Apply to Most General Industry Employers

[2013 | Keywords: Regulatory Compliance, OSHA] The following are selected OSHA requirements that apply to many general industry employers. Hazard Communication Standard. This standard is designed to ensure that employers and employees know about hazardous chemicals in the workplace and how to protect themselves. Employers with employees who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals in the workplace must prepare and implement a written Hazard Communication Program and comply with other requirements of the standard. Read a fact sheet on the 2012 revisions to the Hazard Communication Standard. OSHA Fact Sheet: Hazard Communication Standard Final Rule See a sample program. Model… Read More »