The DOSH Asbestos Consultant Certification Unit has published its next round of exam dates for CAC and CSST certifications! California State Testing Schedule CA DIR Exam Form Schedule 2026 ScheduleJanuary 16–18February 20–22March 20–22April 17–19May 15–17June 19–21July 17–19August 21–23September 18–20October 16–18November 13–15 December 11–13 Exam Requirements Obtain and submit the Cal/OSHA...
Happy Thanksgiving!
As we gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, NATEC International, Inc. extends our heartfelt gratitude to the clients, students, instructors, and industry partners who place their trust in us year-round. We are honored to support the hardworking professionals who help keep our communities safe, healthy, and thriving. Your commitment to safety, compliance,...
2026 Training Courses Now Open for Enrollment at NATEC International, Inc.
Get a head start on your professional goals, registration for NATEC International, Inc.’s 2026 training courses is officially open! Whether you need to maintain compliance, renew your certification, or advance your environmental health and safety credentials, our updated course can help you maintain and achieve those goals of staying ahead...
A Chilling Reminder for Confined Spaces: The Consequences of Inadequate Training
On January 16, 2025, OSHA News Release published a news release revealing that at a storm-pipe cleaning/maintenance worksite in Port St. Lucie, Florida, had a horrific preventable incident of a 24-year-old worker that was killed after an inflatable pipe plug exploded. The employer failed to identify and evaluate the hazard...
Protecting Workers from the Silent Hazard of Silica Dust
A recent enforcement action by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) highlights the very real dangers that workers in stone product manufacturing and other industries face from airborne silica dust. On May 14, 2025, OSHA announced that the Art-Stone Granite & Marble Inc. in Marietta, Georgia, was cited for two repeat and...
It’s Time to Train Now on Trenching & Excavation Safety to Proper OSHA Standards
The U.S. Department of Labor / OSHA recently issued a strong “wake-up” trade release urging employers to double down on trenching and excavation safety. With 11 trench-related fatalities already reported in 2025 and a cluster of recent collapses in the Midwest, the agency is warning that these are not freak...
OSHA Cites Roofing Contractor for Fall Hazards
During a recent OSHA enforcement action a sobering reality was reinforced, fall hazards remain one of the most dangerous risks in construction and roofing work. On September 15, 2025, OSHA announced that a Florida roofing contractor was cited for 10 safety violations after workers fell through residential skylights without having...
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Exam
The CDPH Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Exam will begin in the month of November. The registration deadline for the November Exam is 10/17/25 and the exam window of 11/08-11/16/2025. Exam fees must be received by the registration deadline. Exam Overview The CDPH Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Exam is a vital certification...
Happy Labor Day!
As we celebrate Labor Day, NATEC International, Inc. would like to extend our gratitude to the hardworking professionals who help keep our communities safe, healthy, and thriving. This day is a reminder of the value of dedication, perseverance, and the contributions of workers across every industry. In observance of the...
As California Wildfires Intensify, Protecting Outdoor Workers Is More Critical Than Ever
As of August 2025, California experienced over 4,700 wildfires, resulting in at least 31 fatalities and the destruction of thousands of structures. One of the largest fires this year, the Gifford Fire, has already burned over 82,000 acres across San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. In addition to flames...









