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Disciplinary Dilemmas
During an interactive Virtual Conference we asked the question, “Is it possible to discipline employees and NOT have them leave?” Attendees discussed three questions, and one tricky situation: Scenario: Your top salesperson (who is also the CEO’s brother-in-law) ignores the dress code, smokes in the office (which is…
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HR Employee Files -
Let's discuss the proper way to maintain employees files and I'9.
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Bathroom Breaks
What is considered a reasonable amount of time to use the bathroom each individual trip? Is 20 minutes considered unreasonable and as an employer is it considered discrimination or a violation of labor laws to place a time limit on the length of each bathroom visit?
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Virtual interaction and unusual injuries
At a recent Virtual Conference on OSHA 300 recordkeeping, we provided eight "recordable or not?" questions based on real-world scenarios. To test your knoweldge, see the questions (and answers) in our summary at Attendees had some lively discusion on whether the answer was "yes" or "no" for a few of them. I've been dealing…
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Transportation Safety Training Advisor
Where can I find the Transportation Safety Training Advisor Monthly Driver's Report? I am still waiting to receive February's printout and it is February 24.
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CDL Automatic restriction
Can a CDL driver with an automatic transmission restriction on their CDL, drive an auto-shift transmission without getting in trouble? Essentially is an auto shift considered an automatic or manual. Thank you, Kevin
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Intrastate vs Interstate DQ File Requirements
Do Intrastate Drivers have the same DQ file requirements as Interstate Drivers? I can't imagine that Intrastate Drivers would need verification from every state about their driving history.
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Paint accumulation as a VSQG
Our facility is considered a VSQG. We have a small room that we keep our waste in until it is ready for pick up. We’ve been using that room to also store half empty gallons of paint, so it can dry out and we can just throw them in the trash. Is there anything wrong with doing that? We can accumulate quite a bit of paint at…
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CARB
Hello, Can anyone unravel the confusion that is CARB? Have you begun registering vehicles entering into CA? Have you opted to wait to register your vehicles until required testing? If so, have you been fined in state of CA for not registering? What was the fine/consequence? I am seeing where the state of CA may place a…
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Can we as a company create our own "Driver Daily Logs" or do we need to purchase via JJ Keller?
I am fairly new to this " DOT World" and I want to be compliant with the regulations. Any help i can get from you all would be amazing!! Thank you!!
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PART 396: DVIR AND PERIODIC INSPECTION (CALIFORNIA)
Greetings, In regards to FMCSR PART 396 Inspection, Repair and Maintenance and 1215 Title 13 California Code of Regulations what are the rules pertaining to Non CDL CMVS and their drivers. In a discussion I had with the California Highway Patrol the following was covered. According to 1202.1 & 2 and 396.11 DVIRs are…
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If OSHA arrives at our facility, can we turn them away and ask them to schedule an appointment?
We are putting together a safety committee and this question came up.
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Feedback on the Compliance Network?
Welcome to the Network. The product team here at J. J. Keller would love your feedback on your experience so far. What do you like? What don't you like? What you think could be better? What you wish you could find? Anything at all you would like to share. Let us know!
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Forklift trainer requirements - state specific
We're considering conducting forklift training in various states. Does your state have any unique requirements for trainers beyond OSHA or State Plan requirements? For example, these might be additional requirements or qualifications that are enacted through your state's public safety regs or other codes. We look forward…
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Compliance Focus Newsletter
Where can I find the current Compliance Focus Newsletter on this new site? Or is it no longer available?
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FMLA application
Hello I would like to apply for FMLA need help
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Who can inspect fire extinguishers monthly and yearly?
I wanted to see specifically to the California area if this needs to be done by a service company or if this can be done by anyone that has the extinguisher manual and documentation of how to properly inspect.
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CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR 2ND JOB WITH FMCSA HOS RULES
I have a driver who is looking to get a 2nd job. Does anyone know the correct procedure for tracking the hours of 2nd job on elog to be in compliance for the FMCSA. Our company uses 70hours/8day.
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Grounding Fleet due to Inclement weather
I would like to create a policy on grounding the fleet due to inclement weather. We operate CMV's in several states exposed to tropical storms in South Florida as well as into the Great Lakes exposed to ice/snow. Any ideas on a resource or template to work from would be appreciated!
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Company Acquisitions
What is the proper forms that need to be filed during a company acquisition to transfer the DOT # to the new owner?
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Are drivers required to utilize the 34hr reset?
I'm seeing drivers having issues with running out of hours just a few hours from home. In the "old days" (ie, pre-ELD) drivers would regain hours after their layover which would allow them to drive as many hours the next day as they did 8 days prior. While the reset option is ideal for regional or local drivers, long-haul…
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Dash cam live streams
We've been getting several questions about live stream dash cams and monitoring drivers. Is it possible to live stream a dashcam feed to monitor a driver in a commercial motor vehicle? Does anyone have experience with this?
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Forklift Training - Performance Evaluation Certifiers
Team, Do you have internal criteria for the selection, training and certification of your Forklift Trainers and/or Forklift Performance Assessment personnel?
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Is an employee required to follow an employer’s normal call-in procedures when taking FMLA leave?
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Ready or not here comes safety .... where are all the employees?
In my experience as a supervisor, employees tended to disappear when a safety manager walked out on to the manufacturing floor which made it hard to actually see what was truly going on. What do your employees do when your safety representative goes out on the shop/work floor? What have you done to make this a positive…
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HOS as applied to on call technicians
it would seem to me that no on call service could possibly fit into the HOS regulations. If I work from 7:00am to 5:30pm, I cannot drive after 9:00. Say I get a call at 1:30am the following morning, I can’t start working until 10 hours after I clocked out, so I can’t drive until 3:30am. Then if I take that call, I cannot…
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Suggested New HR Topics
Imputed Income for Company Vehicles SOC Reporting for States (Standard Occupational Classification) - 5 states that we are aware of are currently requiring this, please expand and add resources.
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FMLA
What leave is an employee entitled to under the FMLA?
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Options for herbicide use - personal cut-stump application
Training says you can ONLY use the herbicide "as specified on the label". When diluted per label directions, the herbicide freezes and cannot be applied to cut-stump application by a personal carried unit. Can I legally mix some anti-freeze with it to prevent freezing (no labels mention that, OR any direction how to use in…
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Can someone tell me how they establish and operate a fire brigade