Quote of the day
"Part of the job here is not just to support the workers. You need to support the good companies as well. They're going extinct."
Former DOSH Chief Len Welsh to inspectors participating in a unique training program to teach them the safety intracacies of steel erection.
Appeals Board Restores Willful Violation on Temporary Valves
Temporary fixes on thinning pipes at oil refineries have been shown to be a serious hazard. But what about temporary valves on small leaks? A ruling by the Cal/OSH Appeals Board serves notice on the industry.
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Inspectors, Loss Control Pros Go to University of Iron for Training
Cal/OSHA inspectors should know the industries they’re regulating. Here’s how one unionized industry is training them.
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Shimmick Safety Manager is AGC’s Safety Professional of the Year
A longtime safety advocate his honored by the Associated General Contractors of California. Plus, a number of other individuals and organizations receive recognition for their safety efforts in this high-hazard industry.
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