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Disability Bias: Ninth Circuit Revisits Whether Blanket Safety Standard Excluding Deaf Workers Violated the ADA; Better News for Employers This Time
April 2008
In late 2006, the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a trial court ruling that a United Parcel Service (UPS) safety-based rule excluding . . . more
Health and Safety: Guidelines for Reducing Risk of Staph Infection in the Workplace
February 2008
Staph infections have long been linked to hospitals and other healthcare settings. But with increasing frequency, a super-drug-resistant staph strain has been spreading in other communal locations, such as schools and workplaces. Addressing this dangerous trend, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has issued guidance for employers and workers on how to reduce the risks of spreading these infections in the workplace. . . . more
News Note: Cancer Linked to Nightshift Work
February 2008
Long-term nightshift workers may face an increased risk of certain types of cancers, according to a study by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, a branch of the World Health Organization. . . . more
News Note: Hours Of Service Limits Retained For Truckers
February 2008
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued an interim final rule that will continue to limit truckers to driving only 11 hours within a 14-hour duty period, after which they must go off duty for at least 10 hours. . . . more
News Notes: Proposed Tax Credit For Wellness Programs
September 2007
U.S. Senators Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, and Gordon Smith, R-Ore., have proposed legislation that would create a tax credit for employers that offer comprehensive wellness programs. The Healthy Workforce Act . . . more
Bulletin: Soaring temps mean heat risks; keep your workers safe
August 2007
Cal/OSHA is advising all employers to educate managers and supervisors on heat illness prevention to protect their workers as temperatures continue to rise in many regions of the state. "It's important that . . . more
Workplace Violence: New Decision Underscores Employer's Duty to Provide a Crime-Free Workplace; 3 Practical Tips
August 2007
A new California Court of Appeals ruling highlights the need for employers to provide employees with a safe workplace, including one that is crime-free. We'll explain what happened in this Southern California case and provide tips on what you can do to meet this legal obligation . . . more
News Notes: Obese Workers Pose Higher Workers' Comp Costs
June 2007
Obese workers file more workers' compensation claims, have higher costs from those claims, and lose more days of work than non-obese workers, a new Duke University study has found . . . more
Health and Safety: New Guidance on Pandemic Flu—Part 1; How to Develop a Disaster Plan
April 2007
To help ensure that employers can maintain operations during a pandemic flu outbreak, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released new guidance recommending a two-step approach: developing a disaster plan and implementing practices to protect employees from exposure. This month, we'll look at the components OSHA suggests for a disaster plan to address pandemic flu. . . . more
Accident Reporting
Accident Reporting All work-related accidents and injuries, no matter how minor, should be reported to your supervisor immediately. This is for your protection in case medical attention is necessary or in the event of some future complication caused by the accident. . . . more
Cell Phone Policy
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Cell Phone Policy Governor Schwarzenegger has signed S.B. 1613 into law, prohibiting the use of handheld cell phones while driving. The new law takes effect on July 1, 2008. Here's a sample cell phone policy you can use to encourage employees' safe use of cell phones while driving. You can tailor the policy to meet your organization's needs. . . . more
Physical Fitness Policy
Physical Fitness Policy Incourage good health with this policy that will allow assistance with physical fitness. [Company Name] encourages its employees to adopt a healthy lifestyle. [Company Name] is prepared to pay a percentage of costs for an employee's eligible physical fitness program that features cardiovascular, aerobic, muscle toning, or conditioning activities . . . more
Security Policy (Employee Version)
Security Policy (Employee Version) Outline what your employee needs to know about the security you have set up to protect their safety and what they must know and do. In addition to taking precautions to protect the safety and security of its employees, [Company Name]'s security policy places a strong emphasis on reporting security-related incidents so that the proper action can be taken . . . more
Security Policy (Manager Version)
Security Policy (Manager Version) Written reports should be prepared by supervisors or department heads and submitted to the security manager immediately after a security-related incident has occurred or been discovered. The report must cover any and all information relating to the who, what, when, where, why, and how aspects of the incident. . . . more
Violence in the Workplace
Violence in the Workplace With workplace violence on the rise, it's crucial to have a formal policy in place. You can use the form below as a guide and adapt it to your workplace. [Company Name] is committed to a workplace free of threats, intimidation, and violence. Workplace violence is defined as any act that results in threatened or actual harm to people or property . . . more
Workplace Violence: New Case Strengthens Employer Ability to Get a Restraining Order to Head Off Violence
January 2007
The state Workplace Violence Safety Act permits employers to obtain a temporary restraining order against an individual for violence or threatened violence against the employer's employees. Now . . . more
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