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2008 Safety and Health Conferences

Private Sector
Little Rock	March 13
Pine Bluff	March 27
Hope
Russellville	May 8
Ft. Smith	May 28
West Memphis	June 12
El Dorado	July 17
Bentonville	August 14
Texarkana	August 21
Batesville
Jonesboro	Sept. 25
Monticello	October 9
Contact Judy Harwell at 501-682-9092 for information concerning the Private Sector Conferences.

Public Sector
Hot Springs	March 31
Dermott	April 10
West Memphis	April 24
Bentonville	May 15
Jonesboro	May 20
Mena	June 19
Bella Vista	August 7
Hope	September 3
Fort Smith	September 24
North Little Rock	October 22
Contact Richard Steward at 501-682-4521 for information concerning the Public Sector Conferences.

Legal Notices

The Arkansas Department of Labor will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 216 of the Arkansas Department of Labor, 10421 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. The public hearing will be conducted for the purpose of accepting public comment on the proposed changes to the Arkansas Elevator Safety Rules and Regulations. Read More - PDF >

Summary of Proposed Amendments to the Arkansas Elevator Safety Rules and Regulations - PDF

Mark-Up Administrative Regulations of the Elevator Safety Board for the Elevator Safety Division of the Arkansas Department of Labor - PDF

The Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in Room 216 of the Arkansas Department of Labor, 10421 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. The public hearing will be conducted for the purpose of accepting public comment on proposed amendments to the rules and regulations of the Board of Electrical Examiners regarding the licensing of electricians and the State Electrical Code, establishing minimum standards for electrical installations. For more information, please see the following documents:

Notice of Proposed Rule-Making - PDF
Summary of Proposed Rules - PDF
Table of Contents to Proposed Rules - PDF
Proposed Rules - PDF

Safety Awards

James L. Salkeld, director of the Labor Department, has announced the following companies as recipients of Safety Awards:

Aerojet located in Camden – Two Million Hour Award.

Glad Manufacturing located in Rogers – One Million Hour Safety Award.

ConAgra Foods located in Batesville – One Million Hour Safety Award.

Elkhart Products Corporation located in Fayetteville – Seven Year Safety Award.

East-Harding Inc. located in Little Rock – Two Year Safety Award.

Bella Vista Village Property Owners, Assoc. located in Bella Vista – One Year Safety Award.

Pine Bluff Chemical Activity located in Pine Bluff – One Year Safety Award.

Yarnell’s Ice Cream located in Searcy– One Year Safety Award.

The Arkansas Department of Labor, the Arkansas Insurance Department and the Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission are happy to present this award to Arkansas companies who excel in on-the-job safety. For more information, contact Sharon Adams at (501) 682-4546.