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	<description>EHS &#38; HR Compliance</description>
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		<title>No Such Thing as a Free Intern</title>
		<link>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/05/no-such-thing-as-a-free-intern/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/05/no-such-thing-as-a-free-intern/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 23:24:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Motyka Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Human Resources Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[unpaid internship]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A recent article in the New York Times reminds employers that if they do not want to pay their interns, the internships must resemble vocational education, the interns must work under close supervision, their work cannot be used as a substitute for regular employees and their work cannot be of immediate benefit to the employer. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Prevent Most Injuries at Your Dealership</title>
		<link>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/05/how-to-prevent-most-injuries-at-your-dealership/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/05/how-to-prevent-most-injuries-at-your-dealership/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 18:55:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Motyka Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Prevention Plans]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Safety Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dealership safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[safety program]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Radiation burns from Acetylene torches, lacerations from the parts grinder,  a blast of compressed air on the eye -these are just a few reasons why the right PPE and simple safety procedures are so important at dealerships. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports that 3.3 million Americans suffer from serious ...]]></description>
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		<title>Dealer Fined for Fluorescent Tube Disposall – Are You Properly Managing Your Universal Wastes?</title>
		<link>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/05/dealer-fined-for-fluorescent-tube-disposall-are-you-properly-managing-your-universal-wastes/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/05/dealer-fined-for-fluorescent-tube-disposall-are-you-properly-managing-your-universal-wastes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 21:53:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Motyka Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Citations]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Don't let it happen to you. Know your responsibilities around generating, recordkeeping, and disposing of common universal wastes.]]></description>
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		<title>NADA Workforce Study Deadline Extension</title>
		<link>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/05/nada-workforce-study-deadline-extension/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/05/nada-workforce-study-deadline-extension/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 16:28:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Motyka Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Employee Relations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[NADA Workforce Study]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.kpaonline.com/?p=2748</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[NADA has extended the deadline to participate in the workforce study to May 15, 2012. All members who take the survey will receive at no charge the Basic Report comparing their individual dealership to the regional and national industry as well as the Driven Management Guide summary report. The report will provide dealers with solid data to make competitive compensation and benefits decisions and enhance the dealership's recruitment efforts.]]></description>
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		<title>May Tip of the Month: 3 Steps to Prevent Workplace Violence</title>
		<link>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/05/may-tip-of-the-month-3-steps-to-prevent-workplace-violence/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/05/may-tip-of-the-month-3-steps-to-prevent-workplace-violence/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 13:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathryn Carlson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Human Resources Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tip of the Month]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[How to]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Prevent workplace violence]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.kpaonline.com/?p=2741</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Workplace violence is a risk that can be managed. It should be a priority for all HR managers because homicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in the workplace for all workers, and it is the #1 cause of death for women in the workplace (Bureau of Labor Statistics). Are your employees safe? Take these three steps to ensure a safe work environment...]]></description>
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		<title>Unemployed Status &#8211; The New Protected Class</title>
		<link>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/04/unemployed-status-the-new-protected-class/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/04/unemployed-status-the-new-protected-class/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:13:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Motyka Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[HR: Industry Updates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[protected class]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[unemployment]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.kpaonline.com/?p=2739</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[While employment rates show a general trend toward improvement, employers still find themselves inundated with candidates for open positions. So much so that some employers have taken to disqualifying potential applicants by advertising that “the unemployed” need not apply. In light of this recent development in job advertisements, Congress and several state legislative bodies have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Respiratory Protection for Undercoating Operations</title>
		<link>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/04/respiratory-protection-for-undercoating-operations/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/04/respiratory-protection-for-undercoating-operations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:54:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Motyka Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[EPA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[OSHA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Safety: Industry Updates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MSDS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[respiratory protection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[undercoating and rustproofing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If your business offers, or is considering offering undercoating and rustproofing services, then it is important to remember that the chemicals involved in the process generally require the use of a respirator- or even a full supplied air system. ]]></description>
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		<title>NLBR Postpones Posting Requirement for Employee Rights Notice</title>
		<link>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/04/nlbr-postpones-requirement-for-posting-requirement-for-employee-rights-notice/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/04/nlbr-postpones-requirement-for-posting-requirement-for-employee-rights-notice/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:51:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathryn Carlson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Employee Relations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HR: Industry Updates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Resources Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[employee labor law]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Employee Rights Notice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[labor relations board]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[national labor relations board]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.kpaonline.com/?p=2729</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As of April 17th, 2012, the deadline for  employers to post the Employee Rights Notice has been postponed due to legal action. The April 30 deadline is now on hold pending appeal by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in response to a ruling by the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>OSHA Reminds Employers to Post Injury/Illness Summaries</title>
		<link>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/04/osha-reminds-employers-to-post-injuryillness-summaries/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/04/osha-reminds-employers-to-post-injuryillness-summaries/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:10:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patric Timmermans</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[OSHA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Prevention Plans]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2012]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[300 logs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[I2P2]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[injury/illness summaries]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.kpaonline.com/?p=2719</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Employers who are required to keep the OSHA Form 300 Injury and Illness log must post OSHA's Form 300A from Feb. 1 to April 30, 2012 in a common area wherever notices to workers are usually posted. The summary must list the total numbers of job-related injuries and illnesses that occurred in 2011. All establishment summaries must be certified by a company executive.]]></description>
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		<title>Improper Lift Use Lands Georga Facility with $78,000 in Willful and Serious OSHA Violations</title>
		<link>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/04/improper-lift-use-lands-georga-facility-with-78000-in-willful-and-serious-osha-violations/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/04/improper-lift-use-lands-georga-facility-with-78000-in-willful-and-serious-osha-violations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:47:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Schmitz</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Citations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[OSHA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lift safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Willful and serious violation]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.kpaonline.com/?p=2714</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Take a look at the $78,000 OSHA citation just handed down to a Georgia facility of LKQ Corp. for vehicle lift modifications and related violations. We often find them in busy service bays and garages. As an employer, you must ensure that your employees have not added features or disabled safety devices.  It is important to follow manufacturer guidelines and the ANSI (American National Safety Institute) standard which requires regular lift inspections.  ]]></description>
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		<title>California Employers Don&#8217;t Have to Require Lunch Breaks</title>
		<link>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/04/california-employers-dont-have-to-require-lunch-breaks/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/04/california-employers-dont-have-to-require-lunch-breaks/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 02:30:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathryn Carlson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[HR: Industry Updates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[breaks and lunches]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[california]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wage and Hour]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.kpaonline.com/?p=2707</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The California Supreme Court has ruled that employers only have to provide meal periods to workers, they do not have to make sure that employees actually take them.]]></description>
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		<title>How to Handle an OSHA Inspection</title>
		<link>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/04/how-to-handle-an-osha-inspection/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/04/how-to-handle-an-osha-inspection/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:18:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Motyka Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[OSHA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[handle an OSHA inspection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[How to]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.kpaonline.com/?p=2701</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[OSHA inspections are on the rise. This video by KPA's Janet Wimmer covers how to be prepared for an inspection if OSHA shows up on your door today. It includes an overview about the inspection process, which documents you'll be required to produce, questions you should ask the compliance officer, and how to manage the site visit.]]></description>
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		<title>What You Need to Know About EPA&#8217;s NESHAP 6C</title>
		<link>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/04/what-you-need-to-know-about-epas-neshap-6c/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/04/what-you-need-to-know-about-epas-neshap-6c/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:31:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Motyka Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Environment: Industry Updates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[EPA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[NESHAP 6C]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.kpaonline.com/?p=2690</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[NESHAP 6C applies to all gasoline dispensing facilities in the US and businesses that own and operate gasoline dispensing equipment. Its goal is to reduce air pollutants that escape during storage tank loading. This is a federal rule that applies in addition to state and local laws. NESHAP 6C sets parameters for equipment, record keeping, reporting, and required performance testing.]]></description>
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		<title>New Study Shows that Wellness Programs Improve Worker Attendance</title>
		<link>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/04/new-study-shows-that-wellness-programs-improve-worker-attendance/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/04/new-study-shows-that-wellness-programs-improve-worker-attendance/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:42:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Motyka Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Employee Relations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Safety Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how to improve worker attendance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wellness programs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[worker health]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.kpaonline.com/?p=2687</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A new study of a Dutch company&#8217;s workplace health promotion program suggests that such initiatives can help reduce worker absenteeism by up to 20 percent. According to the study, improvements in worker attendance can be significant in as little time as one year. Researchers believe this is because wellness programs improve workers&#8217; psychological well-being or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Put Your Summer Internship Program to the Test</title>
		<link>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/04/put-your-summer-internship-program-to-the-test/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/04/put-your-summer-internship-program-to-the-test/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:58:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Motyka Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Human Resources Management]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.kpaonline.com/?p=2685</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Recently, several high-profile lawsuits have been filed by former interns, seeking to recover unpaid wages and overtime for their efforts to gain valuable resume-building experience. What can employers do to avoid these disputes and ensure they are compliant with the law? If you are hiring interns this summer (or any season), this is a good [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Changes at OSHA Mean Inspections on Rise, With New Hot Items</title>
		<link>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/04/changes-at-osha-mean-inspections-on-rise-with-new-hot-items/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/04/changes-at-osha-mean-inspections-on-rise-with-new-hot-items/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 21:19:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter Zaidel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Inspections]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[OSHA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Top priorities]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.kpaonline.com/?p=2682</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It’s no secret that OSHA has aggressively pursued enforcement under President Obama’s Administration. With the closure of fiscal year 2011, OSHA published its semi-annual regulatory agenda, which shows the following trends regarding OSHA’s enforcement initiatives:]]></description>
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		<title>Which Performance Level Does Your Dress Code Promote?</title>
		<link>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/04/which-performance-level-does-your-dress-code-promote/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/04/which-performance-level-does-your-dress-code-promote/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:32:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Motyka Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Human Resources Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dress code]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[performance level]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.kpaonline.com/?p=2679</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A new study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology shows that the way we think about the clothes we wear influences the way we think about what we are doing. This is because of embodied cognition. We think not just with our brains, but with our bodies, and our thought processes are based [...]]]></description>
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		<title>When Illegal Interview Questions Are Legal &#8211; CBS News</title>
		<link>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/04/when-illegal-interview-questions-are-legal-cbs-news/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/04/when-illegal-interview-questions-are-legal-cbs-news/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:08:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Motyka Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Human Resources Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[illegal interview questions]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.kpaonline.com/?p=2677</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Most managers are truly interested in finding the best candidate for the job, but sometimes small talk during the interview wanders into &#8220;dangerous&#8221; territory. This article from CBS News takes a serious look at what actually qualifies as an illegal question, and comes with some surprising advice for mangers and interviewees, alike. Worth a read: [...]]]></description>
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		<title>April Tip of the Month: Spring Cleaning for Three Trouble Areas in the Service Bay</title>
		<link>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/04/april-tip-of-the-month-spring-cleaning-for-three-trouble-areas-in-the-service-bay/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/04/april-tip-of-the-month-spring-cleaning-for-three-trouble-areas-in-the-service-bay/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2012 14:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Motyka Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Checklists]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tip of the Month]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[body shop]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[common compliance issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dealerships]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[housekeeping]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[service bay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[service center]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Keeping a facility clean and organized ensures better compliance with environment and safety regulations. It is also connected to improved productivity and employee morale. Take a moment to see if these three common trouble spots are being addressed at your facility. They can actually indicate the overall performance of your safety program, and are usually targeted during regulatory inspections.]]></description>
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		<title>Is your Safety Incentive Program Illegal?</title>
		<link>http://blog.kpaonline.com/2012/03/is-your-safety-incentive-program-illegal/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 23:54:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Motyka Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; In a recent memo sent to OSHA regional administrators and whistleblower program managers, Deputy Assistant Secretary Richard Fairfax gives a general warning to businesses against tying management or supervisory bonuses to lower reported injury rates. The memo also clarifies four areas where businesses often have policies and practices that discourage reporting and could constitute [...]]]></description>
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