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Cal OSHA OSHA Safety Training News Flash: Cal/OSHA Hits SoCal Employer in Confined Space Fatality
Coworkers at paint company thought stricken workers in a tank were "taking a break" in November incident. DOSH proposes more than $150,000 in penalties against employer.
Tue, 15 May 2012 08:25:10 GMT Flash: Ten-Foot Excavation, No Shoring = Fatality
A deep trench, loose soil and no shoring add up to tragedy in the Southland. Cal/OSHA is investigating the May 10 incident.
Fri, 11 May 2012 13:35:44 GMT Shafts and Culverts Revisions Okayed
Despite some controversy at the Standards Board, a DOSH-initiated proposal to cover a regulatory gap in the construction industry is approved by the OAL and headed for implementation. Click here to find out when, and what the requirements will be.
Thu, 10 May 2012 08:45:30 GMT A Long Way to Go
A photo in a recent news story about a roof collapse in Connecticut points out more than just the safety issues that led to the collapse, a reader says.
Thu, 10 May 2012 08:40:15 GMT Redo on First Aid for Electrical Workers? Proposal ? Outside Scope
A regulatory proposal to make sure electrical workers have proper first aid in emergencies goes a little bit too far, a stakeholder says, so the Standards Board makes a major change. Click on this link to see what this is all about.
Thu, 10 May 2012 08:33:54 GMT Missteps Lead to Two Tragedies
California's FACE program specializes in dissecting worker fatalities to provide recommendations on prevention. Here are the findings from the program's latest investigations.
Thu, 10 May 2012 08:14:57 GMT Routine Jobs Should Not Become Rescue and Recovery Operations
Click here to find out how to protect your workplace from the hazards of confined spaces – and increased Cal/OSHA scrutiny.
Thu, 10 May 2012 07:53:05 GMT Traeger?s Valedictory
The former chair of the Cal/OSH Appeals Board discusses her sometimes-controversial tenure, and what she plans for the future.
Thu, 10 May 2012 07:46:45 GMT Are States With High Construction Fatality Rates Underreporting Injuries?
There's an inverse ratio going on with safety statistics, and it underscores the value of good safety practices. Click here to read about this new study.
Thu, 10 May 2012 07:40:41 GMT Decision: THAYER CONSTRUCTION INC.
39 COR 40-6731 [¶ 21,992] FINANCIAL HARDSHIP - PENALTY REDUCTION Employer established financial hardship sufficient for penalty reduction.
Thu, 10 May 2012 07:21:29 GMT
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