CONCORD, CA – Assistant Secretary of Labor Joseph Dear has announced his selections to fill three prominent positions in OSHA’s national office. John Martonik, a certified industrial hygienist who has served for some time as deputy director of health standards, is now director of safety standards. Steven Witt, an attorney who has been a special …
CONCORD, CA – Fiberglass now accounts for 85% of the home insulation sold in the United States. The Natural Resources Defense Council issued a report that challenges such widespread use. The NRDC cited a study by the International Agency for Research on Cancer in Lyons, France, that calls fiberglass a “potential carcinogen” to buttress its …
CONCORD, CA – Pacific Gas & Electric is seeking a senior safety engineer for its Safety, Health and Claims Department in San Francisco. Requirements are a BA/BS in engineering, health, safety or related technical discipline; 3-plus years of related work experience; strong communication and project management skills. Knowledge of gas and electric utility operations and …
FRESNO – Fewer California workers died while at their jobs in 1995, according to Lloyd W. Aubry Jr., director of the Department of Industrial Relations. A preliminary report issued by the Division of Labor Statistics and Research states that there were 27 fewer worker fatalities in 1995 than in 1994. The preliminary figures were revealed …
FRESNO – Golden Eagle Insurance Company is looking for a seasoned loss control rep to cover Orange County and south Los Angeles County. The candidate, who will work from home, must have at least five years’ experience with an emphasis in workers’ comp. CSP designation and bilingual skills are a plus. Send rsums to: Golden …
FRESNO – The UCLA finding that back supports work was saluted by the Practical Ergonomics Coalition, a group of leading back and wrist support manufacturers. “When used properly, back supports protect against back injuries,” said Executive Director Tom Votel. “Our ultimate objective is the same as the mission of OSHA and NIOSH: to protect workers. …
FRESNO – Major makers of equipment who belong to the National Asphalt Pavement Association have developed a proposal that will remove at least 80% of hot asphalt fumes from workers’ breathing zones. The plans involve installing suction and exhaust systems on large highway-sized pavers manufactured after July 1, 1997. About 700 large pavers are sold …
FRESNO – Thanks to an agreement worked out between Cal-OSHA and the Office of State Fire Marshal that resolved jurisdictional issues, the Cal-OSH Standards Board’s public hearing on updated General Industry Safety Orders for Explosives and Pyrotechnics produced a fair amount of testimony, but no fireworks. The public hearing on Articles 113 and 119 was …