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Publish Date: February 3, 2020
Author: Seubert
Tags: Blog - SeubertU

Risk Advisor: February 2020

These monthly newsletters, broken down by industry, feature timely information about workplace safety, compliance and risk management issues. Click on the image to read the full edition of a newsletter. 

 

Commercial Risk Advisor

This month’s newsletter highlights the DOL’s new joint employer determination test. In addition, it provides an overview of creating a crisis management plan.

 

 

Construction Risk Advisor 

To help spread awareness, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) tracks the leading causes of accidents and injuries in the workplace. OSHA has specifically advised companies to be aware of the “Focus Four,” also often referred to as the “Fatal Four.” Review these four major hazards and make sure that you are taking the proper steps to keep your workers as safe as possible.

 

Trucking Risk Advisor

On Dec. 27, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced that the minimum annual percentage rate for random drug testing for commercial motor vehicle drivers will be doubled this year. The current testing rate of 25% of the average number of driver positions will therefore be increased to 50%.