Cal-OSHA Reporter

Two Employers Cited in 2012 Confined Space Death; False Bottom Collapsed

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:26:12 GMT

Not all confined-space fatalities are alike, as a 2012 case recently cited by Cal/OSHA illustrates. What are the lessons to be learned from this case? Find out in this week's Cal-OSHA Reporter.

Changes to Foot Protection Proposal

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:10:21 GMT

Stakeholders objected to a Standards Board proposal to allow temporary foot protection. In response, staff has made changes that it says "more than adequately" address the concerns. See if you agree. Comments are due later this month.

Correction on Chevron/Brand Story

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:07:48 GMT

An incident involving a confined-space injury happened after the dismantling of a scaffold, the company involved notes.

Disney Cites Reduced

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:03:45 GMT

What was a citation package with three willful-serious violations has been seriously reduced based on "new information" from the famed theme park, Cal/OSHA says.

‘Don’t Bar CPR’ Bill Before Assembly

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:59:47 GMT

An ugly incident in which an elderly woman died after a retirement home staff member refused to perform life-saving measures because of company policy has spurred legislative action to prevent such policies. The bill is moving along in the state Assembly.

Worker Killed by Crop Duster

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:57:22 GMT

Among the fatalities being investigated this week by Cal/OSHA is a paving company employee who came too close to an airplane at a Sacramento Valley airport.

GHS Changes are Official; Are You Preparing for Dec. 1 Training Deadline?

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:41:23 GMT

The Globally Harmonized System of hazard communication is now officially part of Title 8. Here's what you need to know to avoid being caught short when critical new requirements with a looming deadline.

Decision: ZUSSER COMPANY, INC.

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:43:46 GMT

40 COR 40-6922 [䜮,191] ANNUAL PERMITS - NOTIFICATION OF DIVISION DISTRICT OFFICE Cal. Code Regs, tit. 8, § 341.1(h)(2)(B) (2013) - Employer failed to notify the Division before permit-required activity. INJURY AND ILLNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM (IIPP) Cal. Code Regs, tit. 8, § 1509(a) (2013) - The Division did not prove that Employer failed to implement and maintain an effective IIPP. HEAT ILLNESS PREVENTION - TRAINING C al. Code Regs, tit. 8, § 3395(f)(3) (2013) - The Division failed to prove that Employer's heat illness prevention program was not made available. EXCAVATIONS - PROTECTIVE SYSTEM Cal. Code Regs, tit. 8, § 1541.1(a)(1) (2013) - The Division failed to prove that Employer did not protect employees from cave-ins. A hillside cut was classified appropriately as Type "A" soil and was sloped properly.

Decision: MARINE TERMINALS CORP. DBA EVERGREEN TERMINALS

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:30:42 GMT

40 COR 40-6921[䜮,190R] PREHEARING MOTIONS - MOTION TO CONFORM PLEADINGS TO PROOF Board reg. §§ 371(c), 386(a)(2) (2013) - The Board concluded that the ALJ improperly denied Employer's motion to conform pleadings to proof. The ALJ should have addressed the propriety of Employer's post-hearing motion under Board reg. §386(a)(2). INJURY AND ILLNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM (IIPP) Cal. Code Regs, tit. 8 § 3203(a)(2) (2013) - Employer conducted training and re-training of its employees, which established compliance with the cited safety order.

Standards Board Decides to Delete the “Other” in Excavation Requirement

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:29:55 GMT

Stakeholders complained about a phrase inserted into a 2012 regulatory revision on employee safety in shafts, culverts and pipelines. Click here to find out what the phrase is and how the Standards Board is dealing with the controversy, plus how you can weigh in on it.