Quote of the day
"In our opinion, the ASP as a certification is an improvement over the ASP as a designation,."
Dr. Treasa Turnbeaugh, CEO of the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, explaining a change that has caused concern among some California professionals.
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2 Deaths, 2 Serious Injuries — Cal/OSHA is Investigating
Two traffic-control workers are killed and hurt in recent days. Here’s the latest on why the “cone zone” is so hazardous, plus other incidents Cal/OSHA is investigating.
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DOSH’s Sum: Cal/OSHA’s Ebola Guidelines the Strictest in Nation
So far, California has not had to deal with an Ebola case. But guidelines just released by Cal/OSHA are aimed to ensure we are ready. Premium subscribers can click here to see what they require and to get your own copy.
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BCSP Explains New ASP Requirements
What triggered head-scratching among California safety and health professionals? Will making the Associate Safety Professional a certification confuse prospective employers? Find out here.
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New Fed/OSHA Rules Could Affect California
Will Legislation be required in California so it can comply with significant changes in the new Fed/OSHA fatality and serious injury reporting rules? It’s always something isn’t it? Premium subscribers can read about this something by clicking here.
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Steel Fabricator Extends Safety Milestone to More Than Five Years
A California steel fabricator has gone 2,000 days without a lost-time injury. Premium subscribers can find out who they are and how they do it by clicking here.
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Reader Talks Back: Article on Eliminating Latino Fatalities
Is expecting Latino workers to learn English simplistic or common sense? A reader responds to our continuing dialogue on how best to protect a vulnerable workforce.
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LOSH’s Delp Honored
A California worker advocate is recognized for almost three decades of work. Click here for details.
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When Black Friday Comes – Keeping Retail Workers Crowd-Safe
Few things are scarier than a crowd of shoppers determined to get that holiday bargain. But how does should an employer keep retail workers safe? Here are some great ideas in advance of the holiday rush.
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Protect Workers From Isocyanates
A class of chemicals commonly found in industry can cause serious health effects if workers are not protected. Here’s how to keep your workplace safe.
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