California Wildfire Safety and Checklist
California has reached the peak season for wildfire activity. Northern California’s Kincaid fire has burned an area more than twice the size of San Francisco.
October 30, 2019
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Upcoming OSHA Training Courses for Northern and Southern California
On average, 15 workers die every day from job injuries. 5,600 Americans die from workplace injuries annually and over 4 million non-fatal workplace injuries and
October 15, 2019
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Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: October 20-26th, 2019
The week of October 20th to the 26th is the California Department of Health (CDPH)’s Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. This week is to further inform
October 15, 2019
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EPA’s April 2019 Final Rule on Asbestos
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
October 4, 2019
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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
September 30, 2019
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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
September 24, 2019
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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
January 25, 2018
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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
January 15, 2018
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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,
October 26, 2017
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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
October 16, 2017
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