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Tuesday, May 18, 2021 – Governor Greg Abbott Says No Public Schools or Government Entities will be Allowed to Require Masks

May 21, 2021

  Governor Greg Abbott Says No Public Schools or Government Entities will be Allowed to Require Masks Tuesday, May 18, 2021   “Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that public schools can no longer require masks on their campuses starting June 5. The decision was part of a new executive order that bans government entities in Texas — like …

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April 6, 2021 – CVSA Announces 2021 International Roadcheck Focus

April 6, 2021

    CVSA Announces 2021 International Roadcheck Focus May 4 – 6, 2021   The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) recently announced that this year’s International Roadcheck has been scheduled for May 4-6, 2021. The International Roadcheck is an annual, three-day enforcement initiative that will focus on lighting and hours of service (HOS).   The …

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March 3, 2021 – National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls

March 3, 2021

  National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls May 3 – 7, 2021   Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, falls account for more than 30% of fatalities in the construction industry. Those deaths are preventable. …

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February 3, 2021 – Fraudulent Claims in the New Year

February 3, 2021

  Fraudulent Unemployment Claims in the New Year Wednesday, February 3, 2021   Violations & What They Mean As 2021 begins with the majority of the U.S. working remotely and more of our lives taking place within the digital workplace, we continue to see an increased amount of cybercrime. The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has …

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February 1, 2021 – OSHA 2021 Civil Penalty Adjustments

February 1, 2021

  U.S. Department of Labor Annual Adjustment to OSHA Civil Penalties February 1, 2021  |  A review by IBTX Safety   In November 2015, Congress enacted legislation requiring federal agencies to adjust their civil penalties to account for inflation. The Department of Labor is adjusting penalties for its agencies, including the Occupational Safety and Health …

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December 16, 2020 – OSHA’s New Site-Specific Targeting Directive

December 16, 2020

  US Department of Labor Implements Inspection Program to Target Workplaces with Highest Injury & Illness Rates OSHA’s New Site-Specific Targeting Directive | December 16, 2020   The DOL announced today that OSHA will be updating their inspection program to focus on directing resources to those companies that have the highest rates of injuries and …

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Safety Matters: Defensive Driving Techniques

October 30, 2020

  Defensive Driving Techniques You may have heard mention of defensive driving, but do you really know what it means? Defensive driving is one of the most important things you can do to prevent injury on the job. Let’s take a look at the meaning of driving defensively and discuss techniques for staying safe.   …

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