With the focus on enforcement by the Department of Labor in 2012 every HR manager should take the time to do a compliance audit by the end of this month. It is always better to self- audit and correct issues rather than take the “wait and see if they catch me” approach. KPA provides a HR Compliance Audit form at http://www.kpaonline.com/what-we-do/hr/hr-resources/whitepapers.html that will allow you audit all of your HR practice and also provides guidance on best practices. Take the time to audit at the beginning of this year and then make it an annual habit to ensure your company is in compliance.
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January Tip Of the Month: Audit Your HR Compliance
Friday, January 6th, 2012Implement the New DOT HazMat Rule
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
Starting on October 1, 2010 the Department of Transportation will begin enforcing a revised Hazardous Materials transportation rule. This rule amends the Hazardous Materials Regulations to clarify requirements for using a third-party 24 hour emergency number.
KPA recommends you take both of the steps below to ensure your materials are easily identified in case of an accident. However, to be in compliance you should ensure at least one of the following is listed in close proximity to the 24 hour emergency number:
- Your facility name is clearly identified on the shipping papers.
- Your 24 hour emergency number provider account number is printed on the shipping papers.