Quote of the day
“You’ll have a significant and noticeable impact in the next month or two.”
DOSH Deputy Chief for Health Eric Berg on when the respirator shortage is expected to ease.
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‘Night Work’ for Agriculture Rule
In time for this year’s harvest are new rules designed to protect agricultural workers who toil in hours of darkness. Here is the regulation and when it takes effect.
New York Amazon Workers Sue about COVID Safety Practices
The online giant has seen a boom since the coronavirus pandemic. Its employees in multiple states say they are paying a heavy and unfair price.
Respirator Shortage About to Ease?
There appears to be good news on the horizon after severe shortage of respirators for healthcare and other industries. Here’s the latest on the supply situation and how to avoid online scammers.
Field Fix on Trench System Okay?
When the shoring system for a huge trench got in the way of pipe installation, a crew changed the configuration without the engineer’s knowledge. Cal/OSHA then cited the employer for a willful-serious violation. Here’s what happened next.
A Peculiar Risk
Mark Webb provides an insightful look at the connection between OSHA and workers’ comp when it comes to COVID-19. And there is a startling case. Click here.
Heat Illness Repeat Violation Upheld
Two cases illustrate how zealous Cal/OSHA can be on fatality issues. And how sometimes that zealousness can backfire.
Workplace Fatality Update
Latest incidents Cal/OSHA is investigating include a triple fatality on a power line inspection project, a fatal fall at a new stadium and more workplace – mostly medical – COVID deaths.