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Infamous El Monte Sweatshop in Smithsonian Exhibit

BURBANK – An exhibit on the history of American sweatshops that includes a reproduction of the El Monte, CA, apartment compound that was raided and closed by the California Labor Commissioner in 1995, opened on April 22 at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History. The California Department of Industrial Relations donated equipment and … Read More »

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Details of April Standards Board Meeting

BURBANK – When the Cal-OSH Standards Board met in Sacramento on April 16, proposals affecting two safety standards were set for public hearing. FLYWHEEL SPEED: General Industry 3513 is to be repealed. It duplicates 3328’s requirements for safe use of machinery. WINDOW CLEANING: GISO Article 5, 3281, 3282, 3286, 3291 and new Appendix A concern … Read More »

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Electrified Fence ‘Near Miss’ – Handled by Letter Complaint

BURBANK – This incident, referred to in the Standards Board story, above, occurred on September 26, 1997, at Mule Creek State Prison. The person sent to fix the fence where it was knocked down by the truck was incompetent, according to a complaint sent to the Cal-OSHA district office in Modesto. The complaint was handled … Read More »

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Csp Study Class Starts June 2

BURBANK – The Greater San Jose Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers is planning to sponsor the CSP (Certified Safety Professional) Technology Review class starting June 2. There will be 10 three-hour classes on Tuesdays at 5 or 6 p.m. Each attendee will receive a two-volume set of study materials. The cost for … Read More »

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A-G’s Opinion Re Indoor – Tobacco Smoke—Close, but No Cigar?

BURBANK – “May the owner of a bar, restaurant, or tavern allow smoking in his or her establishment by opening all doors and windows during the hours of employment?” Assembly Member Brett Granlund asked the Attorney General’s office. No, was the response rendered on March 17, 1998. Patrons are still in an enclosed space for … Read More »

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OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Requirements – to Standards Board

BURBANK – Fed-OSHA’s respiratory protection standards for construction, general industry and ship building are on the agenda for public hearing when the Cal-OSH Standards Board meets on May 21 in Los Angeles. An update of GISO 4345(a) and new (b) are also set for public hearing. They concern the ANSI references in requirements for hoist … Read More »

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Title 8 Respirator Requirements

BURBANK – Among existing respiratory protection requirements in California Title 8 safety orders that are to be revised by OSHA’s new standards are Shipbuilding 8358(h) – asbestos and Construction sections 1529(h) – asbestos, a NOTE in 1531 referring to GISO 5144, 1532(g) – cadmium; 1532.1(f) – lead, and Appendix B – employee summary; and 1535(i) … Read More »

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Fed-OSHA Turns to Targeted Inspections

BURBANK – With its Cooperative Compliance Program (CCP) on hold by court order, Fed-OSHA has turned to selective enforcement, drawing from a pool of 3,300 employers in 99 industries. OSHA Administrator Charles Jeffress expressed regret that the CCP, which is based on voluntary partnerships with 12,000 employers with the highest injury and illness rates in … Read More »

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