luor Corporation announced today that its board of directors has confirmed the appointment of Carlos M. Hernandez as chief executive officer (CEO) and named him a member of the board of the company. Hernandez was named as Fluor’s interim CEO on May 1, 2019, in line with the company’s established succession plan following David T. Seaton stepping down. The board of directors also named John R. Reynolds as the new chief legal officer (CLO) of Fluor.

Today, President Trump announced that his administration is delaying implementation of Section 232 tariffs on automobiles and auto parts for 6 months. 

AEM President Dennis Slater issued the following statement after the Trump administration announced it was delaying the implementation of Section 232 tariffs on automobiles and auto-parts for 6 months:

OSHA is requesting information on a possible update to the Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)) standard. The agency is interested in comments on the use of control circuit-type devices to isolate energy, as well as the evolving technology for robotics. Learn how to submit information here.