During a recent site visit, one of our consultants noticed something unusual about an employee’s hard hat. What initially looked like a sticker turned out to be a hole — drilled clean through the shell for ventilation. The employee explained that the work area was hot and poorly ventilated, and
A client called us last month with a question that sounded simple: “Can we go paperless on our Safety Data Sheets?” The answer was yes — but with some conditions that caught them off guard. That conversation turned into a full review of their SDS program and uncovered gaps that
Opening a letter from Cal/OSHA about an employee noise complaint gets your attention fast. The clock is ticking. You need to respond. But where do you start? This happens more often than you might think. Manufacturing plants, glass recyclers, food processors, and other California industrial facilities face this situation every
Cal/OSHA has updated the standards for lead exposure in the Construction and General Industry Safety Orders, with the new regulations taking effect on January 1, 2025. The information below pertains to our clients in General Industry. What do employers need to know? CDMS wants to inform our clients that Title
New 2025 workplace regulatory and safety briefs that CDMS wants you to know. For our clients that use and ship chemicals: 1. Hazardous Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) for chemical manufacturers, importers and employers has been updated. What do employers need to know? CDMS wants to inform our clients that
Any business that deals with hazardous waste should be concerned with its proper storage. The proper storage of hazardous waste is an important issue in terms of environmental protection and public health. In California, there are stringent regulations governing hazardous waste management. These regulations are designed to ensure both safety
Dust hazard analysis (DHA) is a process that protects against the dangers of combustible dust. There are several industrial sites whose operations result in the production of dust that can be hazardous to both the environment and human health. DHA ensures workplace safety in industries where combustible dust poses a
The CAL/OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard is designed to safeguard employees from hazardous exposures. In the process, it ensures legal compliance and promotes worker well-being. Respiratory protection is needed in a wide range of workplaces. However, it is particularly important in environments where airborne contaminants pose health risks. In this article,
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced its most frequently cited workplace safety standards for fiscal year 2025. CDMS believes it is important for each employer to review the list annually and if need be, take action at their facility to decrease accidents and reduce potential violation penalties.
Compliance with OSHA crane inspection requirements is needed to make sure that workers remain safe on work sites and to avoid the legal penalties associated with violating the related guidelines. By following the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, your business can enjoy several EHS-compliance benefits. These include: Reducing