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
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
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
OSHA stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It’s an organization set up to ensure workplace safety and health for workers across the United States. The regulatory body enforces regulations relating to worker safety and imposes penalties on businesses that fail to comply with these regulations. OSHA carries out workplace
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has designed machine guarding requirements to protect workers from injuries caused by moving machine parts.These standards are based on regulation 29 CFR 1910 Subpart O. According to these OSHA regulations, machines are equipped with guards to prevent contact with dangerous parts such as belts,
Safety audit software can help make the process of getting safety audits fast, easy, and efficient. Such software is usually provided by third-party companies, and they are designed to record, track, and streamline the auditing process. Safety audits are not mandated by the state of California; however, using them can
OSHA provides strict guidelines for the disposal of hazardous waste in line with keeping employees safe. The EPA and Cal EPA are largely responsible for providing guidelines for hazardous waste disposal on Federal and State levels, respectively. However, Cal OSHA is in charge of regulations and guidelines on how to
OSHA Guardrail requirements are crucial to protect workers from harm associated with falling from elevated heights. The guidelines established by OSHA (or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) have long guided efforts in workplace safety. It mandates a focus on safe and healthy workplace environments, especially in industries where the
Many counties in Southern California are being impacted by several fires burning within the San Bernardino National Forest, the Cleveland National Forest, and other remote areas of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Beginning with the Line Fire that started on September 5, 2024, there has been over