California kicked off 2026 with sweeping labor law updates designed to strengthen worker protections, increase transparency, and hold employers more accountable than ever before. This is shown in an Article written by California Department of Industrial Relations, for businesses in construction, environmental services, and hazardous industries, these updates aren’t just...
When most people think of wildfire damage, they picture burned homes and destroyed neighborhoods. But a growing body of evidence, especially from a 2026 Associated Press News Report, reveals a far more dangerous and invisible threat: toxic lead contamination lingering long after the fire is out. This issue is not...
In 2026, asbestos is not just a legacy hazard, it’s still a real and ongoing threat in workplaces across the United States. The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization states that in June 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit will hear a major case, Texas Chemistry Council v....
In 2026, California took a major step forward in workplace safety, especially when it comes to lead exposure, one of the most dangerous and often overlooked occupational hazards. A recent regulatory update highlighted by Haynes Boone in Cal/OSHA – Expected Outlook for 2026 reveals a clear message: lead exposure remains...
The February 1, 2026 deadline to post your 2025 Form 300A (Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses) has now passed. If your organization has not posted the required summary, you may currently be out of compliance with California OSHA recordkeeping requirements. And because recordkeeping violations are among the most frequently...
Confined spaces have long been a major safety challenge in construction work. In California, the stakes for managing these hazards just got higher and rightly so. New Cal/OSHA confined space regulations took effect on January 1, 2026 and require employers to update how they identify, evaluate, control, communicate about, and...
On December 10, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a set of official letters of interpretation designed to clarify how federal safety standards apply in real-world workplace scenarios. These interpretations help employers and safety professionals understand enforcement, compliance, and underlying regulatory intent, particularly...
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 Schedule January 16–18 February 20–22 March 20–22 April 17–19 May 15–17 June 19–21 July 17–19 August 21–23 September 18–20 October 16–18...
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...
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...
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