Final California CAC/CSST Exam Dates for 2023 and Exam Dates for 2024

The Asbestos Consultant and Site Surveillance Technician Certification Examinations are currently administered online by a third-party vendor, CPS HR. Applications are processed in the order they are received, and admission to an exam depends on meeting all application requirements and the availability of exam slots. You must email in your...

2024 CDPH Lead Regulatory Changes

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has recently proposed new regulations to further protect children and adults from the harmful effects of lead exposure. The proposed regulations, which are expected to take effect in 2024, aim to reduce lead exposure in high-risk populations and environments across the state.Lead is...

Upcoming CAC/CSST Exam Dates Released

The State of California's Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH)'s applications are now open.  The Asbestos Consultant and Site Surveillance Technician Certification Examinations are now given ONLINE. Applications are reviewed in the order that they are received. Admission to an exam is dependent on successful completion of all application requirements...

2020: OSHA Self-Inspection Checklist, What You Should Know

It's never a bad time to consider re-evaluating your company. Whether it is your safety, your procedures, or your business as a whole, periodic evaluations ensure that you and your employees are in a safe, efficient work environment. Self-inspections are essential to an organization as it helps identify potential hazards....

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...

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...

Have You Inspected Your Firm For Fall Hazards?

An article was published recently by the USDOL Occupational Safety and Health Administration stating that a railroad parts manufacturer was non-compliant of many regulations. Due to the outstanding violations, SanCast of Coshocton, Ohio, was cited for $235,000 in fines. According to OSHA, fall hazards are a leading cause of worker deaths...