Quote of the day
“This is by far the most acute, life-threatening and dangerous thing I’ve seen in my practice.”
Occupational health physician and former Cal/OSHA Standards Board member Dr. Robert Blink on the ongoing silicosis crisis in California’s countertop industry.
Read this week’s Cal-OSHA Reporter to learn about a new petition that would take a major step in dealing with this crisis.
Petition Would Effectively Ban Engineered Stone
Two years after Cal/OSHA adopted revisions to its silica standard to help protect workers in the engineered stone fabrication industry, the organization that started the process is petitioning for a ban on fabricating the hazardous substance. Here’s why the group says the time is right to take this step.
While investigators continue to probe a massive blast in Yolo County that took the lives of seven fireworks employees, Cal/OSHA has cited the company involved. Other investigations continue.
New VPP, Reach, SHARP & Golden Gate Employers
More employers get recognition from Cal/OSHA for their efforts to promote safe workplaces. Here are the latest companies to qualify for the agency’s various partnership programs.
OSHA Defense Veteran Calling it a Career
Longtime employer defense attorney Fred Walter is calling it a career. Here are his takeaways after 45-years working within the Cal/OSHA system.
Here are the latest fatal workplace incidents from around California in recent weeks.