What is the Final Asbestos Rule? The EPA's April 2019 Final Asbestos Rule defines 19 other uses of asbestos to be banned in addition to the original 5 uses of asbestos banned in 1989. Asbestos manufacturers now must seek the approval of the EPA before trying to resume discontinued use...
AB 35 on the Governor’s Desk: How does this affect you?
AB 35 would require the State Department of Public Health (department) to consider a report from a laboratory of an employee’s blood lead level at or above 20 micrograms per deciliter to be injurious to the health of the employee and to report that case within 5 business days of...
CDPH LRC EXAM UPDATE
The CDC “level of concern” (10 µg/dL) has been updated in the CDPH exam to reflect the CDC “reference level” (currently 5 µg/dL) for lead in children’s blood. Although the BLL change and “reference level” had been changed several years ago, we are now seeing the update in the State...
Renovation of Chicago Post Office Leads to Lead Hazard Violations
In a December 2017 publication of an OSHA inspection, a Chicago Post Office engaging in renovations cited three Chicago companies involved with the work performed for failing to protect their employees from lead and cadmium exposure hazards. All three companies faced a total of 31 citations and a possible penalty...
New Year, New Regulations: OSHA Cites Ohio Roofing Contractor for Exposing Fall and Other Safety Hazards
In a January 2018 press-release from the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), an Ohio roofing contractor has been cited for exposing their employees to unsafe work conditions including fall and other safety hazards. These hazards have levied penalties totaling a whopping $91,629. The cause for penalties included...
September 23rd, 2017: OSHA’s Final Rule on Respirable Crystalline Silica
As of September 23rd, 2017, OSHA finalized their rule on Respirable Crystalline Silica within the workplace. According to the new OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926.1153, employers and workplaces are now liable for the safety of their employees when respirable crystalline silica exposure risk is greater than 25 micrograms per cubic...
Did you feel the Earthquake?
California has the highest amount of seismic activity among almost all the states. A recent 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit Northwest Westwood, California shaking many homes and workplaces. Although the damage was minor, it was a surefire wake-up call on the emergency preparedness of our state. In 1906, a catastrophic earthquake...
New Exam Schedules for Diploma
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Guest Interview will Occur Soon in the Auditorium About Artificial Intelligence
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State Exam Dates Approaching Soon. Are You PREPARED?
NATEC International offers bi-monthly state exam prep courses for your convenience. Our examination prep courses are designed to outline all the information that will be covered within the examinations. It wil brief you on the requirements and studies of pertinent regulations. These exam prep courses will greatly improve your chances...