Electronic Summary Version

9-4-20

Quote of the day

“The accident had a significant impact upon me as a child.”
Dr. Nick Nichols, who found inspiration from a family workplace tragedy in California to start a career in safety. Now he’s a professor at a hidden gem of a safety program at a small-town university in Oklahoma.
Go to the full story in Cal-OSHA Reporter

Governor Gets COVID Bills
The California Legislature put other business aside this year as the COVID emergency drew its attention. Here are the safety-related pandemic bills that have made it to the governor’s desk, and the one that’s been signed so far.

Are First Aid & Lead Proposals Coming This Year?
The Cal/OSHA rulemaking process grinds exceedingly slowly these days. Here are two longstanding proposals that could see the light of day this year – stop us if you’ve heard this one before. How will they affect the California’s economy?

Oklahoma’s SOSU is Safety U
Southeastern Oklahoma State University might seem obscure, but it is building a sterling reputation as a safety school. Here’s what it’s all about.

Workplace Fatality Update
Here are the latest incidents reported by Cal/OSHA, including more COVID-related cases.