Quote of the day
"We are positively discontent and competitively urgent."
Dr. Rich Gerlach, director of corporate safety for Cintas Corp., whose Fremont facility is now a member of Cal/VPP and is a model for the rest of the company.
Worker Killed in Transport Incident
Transportation incidents are traditionally one of the most common ways workers are killed. Here’s another example, as reported by Cal/OSHA. Plus, another California confined-space tragedy.
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Feds Urge Black Friday Crowd Control
A fatal 2008 incident in which a retail worker was trampled has started a new holiday tradition — federal recommendations on crowd control. Here’s what Fed-OSHA says retailers should do to protect their workers.
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Cintas Seeks ‘Safety DNA’
The controversial uniform company continues to make safety news, but with the bad comes some good — an impressive California achievement. Hang a Star on Cintas and click here to learn some of the company’s strategies for keeping its employees safe.
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The Downs and Ups of Days-Away Cases
Injuries and illnesses that require days away from work are trending down. But there is also some bad news to the story that’s likely to cost employers. Click here to find out more.
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Here Comes the Staffing Sun
Cal/OSHA is starting to feel that ice melting, as a lengthy hiring freeze is starting to thaw. What are the division’s priorities and which industries does it plan to target first with the new hires?
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Blood Lead Proposal on Hold
There was significant consensus on a Cal/OSHA proposal to ratchet down blood lead levels to protect workers. But a mysterious player has thrown a wrench into the works. What happens next?
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Get Updated on Ag Safety
AgSafe is planning a late-fall seminar in the Central Valley to make sure you’re up to speed on the latest in ag safety. Here’s what it plans and how to attend.
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