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Safety & Loss Control Specialist

SACRAMENTO – The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District seeks an experienced safety and loss control specialist to take responsibility for the district’s safety, occupational health and workers’ compensation programs. A brochure is available. Candidates should submit a rsum, cover letter with current salary and three work-related references by February 2 to: John Shannon, 1601 Response … Read More »

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Holiday Break

SAN PABLO, CA – This is the final issue of Vol 22 of the Cal-OSHA Reporter. We will be taking a longer break than usual in order to move into our new office at 2034 Blake St., Berkeley, CA 94704. The first issue of Vol 23 will be published on January 8, 1996. An index … Read More »

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Elaine W. Donaldson Retires

SAN PABLO, CA – Elaine Donaldson, who has served with distinction as chairman of the Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board since 1984, is retiring at the end of the year. She will be missed.

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Da Ponders Skk Sinkhole Report

SAN PABLO, CA – Late on November 30, the Los Angeles city district attorney’s offices received the Bureau of Investigations’ (BOI) report of the circumstances surrounding the 80-foot sinkhole on Hollywood Boulevard. It is possible that criminal charges may be filed against then-Metro Rail subway contractor Shea-Kiewit-Kenny and supervisor Norm Hutchins, but this will be … Read More »

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Proposed Ergo Standard Is Brief and Non-Technical

SAN PABLO, CA – The Cal-OSH Standards Board will hold two public hearings in January to hear comments on proposed General Industry 5110, Ergonomics. The dates are January 18 at the Los Angeles Airport Marina Resort Hotel at LAX and January 23 at the Sacramento Convention Center, Ballrooms 314 and 315, 1400 J St., Sacramento. … Read More »

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Feedback (Part 1)

SAN FRANCISCO – The text of proposed 5110, Ergonomics, was made available to those attending the ergonomics seminar presented by the UC Center for Occupational and Environmental Health and the University of Michigan on December 1. Attorney Len Welsh of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health was on the program. Although he did not … Read More »

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To Fix Title 8, Start With a Good Index, Then Cut the Fog – (Part 1)

SACRAMENTO – At the Standards Board hearing November 29, speaker after speaker applauded the recommendations for reform of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations that were presented by Organization Resources Counselors (ORC). ORC is a specialist in occupational safety and health issues. It works with 130 multi-industry, mostly Fortune 200 companies that have … Read More »

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To Fix Title 8, Start With a Good Index, Then Cut the Fog – (Part 2)

SACRAMENTO – Tom Rankin spoke for the California Labor Federation. “The purpose of the Cal-OSH Act of 1973 is to assure safe and healthful working conditions,” he said. There is nothing in the act about enhancing competitiveness or economic conditions. “The purpose of the statute is to protect workers. But all these employers want you … Read More »

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