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OSHA Takes Charge of Safety at Indian, Military Establishments in Northwest

SAN DIEGO — The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced it has approved changes in coverage in the Washington and Alaska state plans that transfers coverage of Native American-owned establishments and health care facilities and some military bases. Washington already excludes enforcement responsibility for the Yakama Indian Nation and Colville Federated Tribes and the … Read More »

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Tuberculosis, Logging Proposals Announced for Public Comment

The Cal/OSH Standards Board has published two new proposed safety order revisions, including California’s repeal of a respiratory protection regulation for tuberculosis and a clarification of protections for logging workers. The proposals have begun a 45-day comment period that will culminate with a public hearing before the Cal/OSH Standards Board May 20 in Sacramento. The … Read More »

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More Workplace Death Investigations

The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) is investigating several workplace fatalities in the past week. On April 3, Javal Naidu, 50, a shift manager at a Der Wienerschnitzel fast-food outlet in Long Beach died from burns he received at work, according to to Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) spokesperson Dean Fryer. Naidu was … Read More »

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Emergency Responders’ Bill Advances

AB 1923, which would require employers of emergency response personnel to address in their injury and illness prevention programs (IIPP) the stress from exposure to mass human casualties and other traumatic events, was approved by the state Assembly Labor and Employment committee 8-0 on March 31. The bill has been referred to the Appropriations committee. … Read More »

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Sacramento Safety Officer Sought

The City of Sacramento is seeking a qualified safety officer to supervise the activities of the Safety Section of the Human Resources Department’s Safety and Risk Management Section. The safety officer plans and directs a citywide program of accident prevention, safety education and loss control. Duties also include ensuring compliance with all federal and state … Read More »

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Now in Title 8 (118)

By a majority vote following a public hearing, the Cal/OSH Standards Board has adopted the following revisions to a Title 8 safety order. They have been approved by the Office of Administrative Law and now are in the California Code of Regulations. TREE WORK – SAFE WORK PROCEDURES: Revisions to General Industry Safety Orders (GISO) … Read More »

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North American Occupational Safety and Health Week, May 2-8

The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) and the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE) are sponsoring North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH), May 2-8. The goal of the event is to focus the attention of employers, employees and the general public on occupational safety and health, the environment and the importance of … Read More »

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Fed-OSHA Warning on Suspension Trauma Side Effect from Fall Protection

Fall protection is a proven lifesaver, but a possible side effect from having a worker suspended in a harness for a lengthy period has prompted the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue an information bulletin on preventing orthostatic intolerance and “suspension trauma.” Orthostatic intolerance results from sudden movement after being sedentary for a … Read More »

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