Protecting Workers at Every Elevation: Why California’s New Fall Protection Rules Matter Every day, workers across California risk their lives on elevated surfaces, scaffolds, rooftops and beams, while constructing the structures we depend on. Unfortunately, falls remain the leading cause of fatalities in construction. Effective July 1, 2025, Cal/OSHA is...
This new accreditation means our trusted Lead, Asbestos, and HAZWOPER courses now offer certified CEUs that count toward your 24-hour continuing education requirement. If you're a California REHS, it’s never been easier or more convenient to stay compliant and up to date. Click here to register for your REHS Contact...
Recent Cal/OSHA enforcement shows just how dangerous unprotected trenches can be and why comprehensive trenching and shoring training isn't optional, it's essential for saving lives: A California Company was cited $157,500 after a 17-foot trench collapsed in August 2024, killing a worker. Cal/OSHA determined the company had no Injury and...
As California faces another season of record-breaking temperatures and wildfire smoke, Cal/OSHA is advancing new safety rules under Assembly Bill 2243 (Chapter 778, Statutes of 2022) to better protect outdoor and indoor workers from heat-related illness. Major updates are expected by December 2025, including: Mandatory N95 mask distribution at wildfire...
A new date has opened for the month of August for the CDPH Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Exam. The registration deadline for the August exam window is: July 25th, 2025. Exam fees must be received by the registration deadline. August exams will take place from 08/16/2025-08/24/2025. Future Exam Windows: 11/08/2025...
In response to the recent catastrophic wildfires in California, both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) have released significant updates regarding hazardous material (HAZMAT) cleanup efforts. These updates highlight the need for proper training and compliance for those involved in post-wildfire cleanup...
Recent OSHA investigations into Boston Waterproofing & Construction Corp. have highlighted the critical need for proper trenching and shoring safety measures. A supervisor at Boston Waterproofing & Construction Corp. hired untrained day laborers and directed them to work in unprotected excavations, ignoring their safety concerns and requests for cave-in protection....
The CDPH Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Examinations will take place on 08/17/2024 - 08/25/2024 for: Inspector / Assessor, Supervisor, and Project Monitor. NATEC offers Lead Risk Assessor/Inspector and Supervisor/Project Monitor Exam Prep courses, providing a thorough review of HUD Guidelines, California Codes or Regulations and Federal Regulations that will help you...
Falls are a leading cause of serious work-related injuries and deaths. Ensuring proper fall protection is not only a regulatory requirement but also a crucial aspect of maintaining a safe working environment. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has emphasized the importance of fall protection in its recent blog...
On December 2023, Cal/OSHA established an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for respirable crystalline silica, marking a significant regulatory development aimed at enhancing worker safety in California. This ETS is not just a temporary measure; it lays the groundwork for a permanent standard slated for adoption by the end of 2024,...
EFFECTIVE MONDAY, MARCH 3rd, 2025
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