Organizations involved in manufacturing and a host of other industries need to be mindful of common chemical hazards in the workplace. These hazards might be obvious or hidden in plain sight. What matters is recognizing and adequately responding to their threats. Historically, accidents involving hazardous chemicals in the workplace have
Safety Data Sheets (or SDSs) are documents that help mitigate the risks of handling dangerous industrial chemicals by giving detailed instructions. Under California law, employers are obligated to keep an SDS for every chemical in their possession as part of a written hazard communication plan. This includes both chemicals kept
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
For the past 33 years California companies with 10 or more employees have been required to establish, implement and maintain a written Injury, Illness and Prevention Program (IIPP), for compliance to CCR Title 8, §3203. We find that many clients have both implemented, and established their programs, but too many
The recent heatwave in Southern California serves as a reminder of the importance of complying with the new Cal/OSHA Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Standard (Title 8 §3396). For businesses, the first step is always an assessment to determine if facilities meet the requirements. Job #1 – Assess Temperature and Relative
Long anticipated since the Outdoor Heat Illness Prevention Standard (T8 §3395) was adopted in 2006, California’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board approved a new Indoor Heat Illness Standard on June 20, 2024 and it is now in effect as of July 23, 2024. The Indoor Heat Illness Standard is
Lab personnel exposed to chemicals, solvents, and hazardous materials rely on fume hoods as a vital protective measure. OSHA fume hood certification requirements laid out in title 8 are designed to ensure that this protection is operating as expected. Importance of Fume Hood Testing Laboratories play an essential role in
OSHA recently changed its rules for reporting injuries and illnesses this summer and the changes take effect on Jan 1, 2024. Now more companies must report incidents electronically. While this change is intended to lead to better statistics, it could also lead to more enforcement for companies that report injuries
California Senate Bill 553 was passed in September 2023 to address the issue of workplace violence. Violence in the workplace has long been a concern for managers and employers. Job dissatisfaction, conflicts, and high-stress levels often culminate in negative behaviors — violence being chief among them. It should go without