DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION: On June 2 the California Supreme Court heard arguments that question whether a disabled worker is restricted to a remedy under the workers’ comp system or can seek a more generous remedy in tort under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Theresa Dillon was a secretary for the City of Moorpark when …
TRAINING FOR FLAGGERS: On July 15 at 9 a.m. a standards advisory committee will meet to consider amending Construction 1599, training for flaggers, and 1592 and GISO 3706 regarding use of back-up alarms on haulage equipment. The meeting will be held in Suite 920, 1300 I Street, Sacramento. Call Mike Manieri of the Standards Board …
TRAINING FOR FLAGGERS: On July 15 at 9 a.m. a standards advisory committee will meet to consider amending Construction 1599, training for flaggers, and 1592 and GISO 3706 regarding use of back-up alarms on haulage equipment. The meeting will be held in Suite 920, 1300 I Street, Sacramento. Call Mike Manieri of the Standards Board …
– The Cal-OSH Appeals Board, in a February 5 Decision After Reconsideration summarized in COR this week, reviews its past rulings on what or who constitutes a supervisor/foreman/lead person. The Board felt it necessary to clarify the issue because of the increasing numbers of employers appealing violations who are claiming the independent employee action defense. …
– HIV is one of the deadly viruses in the category of bloodborne diseases. Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) is most effective if started as soon as possible after a needlestick or other bloodborne exposure. To help treating physicians respond quickly, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control has funded a “National Clinicians’ PEP-Line” at 888-HIV-4911 (888-448-4911). That …
– On June 18 in Oakland, the Cal-OSH Standards Board will be soliciting feedback on its standards advisory committee process. How is it working? Are there any suggestions for improving it? Pertinent comments will be sought during the public meeting portion of the agenda. At the public hearing, two sets of proposed changes to CCR …
SAN FRANCISCO – Cal-OSHA Advisors were briefed on the special emphasis program for lead in construction and got a short course in fall protection requirements at their June 4 meeting. But first they were told about the guidelines Fed-OSHA expects state plans to use to prepare five-year strategic plans and annual performance plans for the …
SAN FRANCISCO – From the discussion that followed, it appeared that the Feds plan to revisit subpart M. For protection during formwork or reinforcing systems above six feet, employers could use safety nets or fall arrest devices or positioning devices such as body belts with short lanyards. Dr. Howard said he was still confused. Should …