Quote of the day
"Both agencies share concerns about the lapses of lab safety protection that resulted in this tragic death."
Fed-OSHA and Cal-OSHA in a statement about the 2012 death of a researcher at San Francisco's Veteran's Affairs Medical Center who was handling a virulent bacterial strain.
Fatality Investigations: Elusive Conclusions
Cal/OSHA tries to get the bottom of things in its fatality investigation cases, but sometimes definitive answers aren’t available. Here are the results of several cases with murky results.
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Cal/OSHA Getting a Head in the Game
Standards Board adopts rules that bring state head protection standards line with recent federal changes. Click here to see what the new requirements are.
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Workplace Deaths, but No Cal/OSHA Inspections
California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health receives reports of three fatal incidents, but decides it cannot investigate. Why? Find out in this week’s Cal-OSHA Reporter.
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Violations, but No Penalties in V.A. Death
A San Francisco research assistant dies after being exposed to a virulent bacterium. Now Fed-OSHA has cited his employer. You might be surprised about the decision on levying penalties. Find out what happened in Cal-OSHA Reporter.
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Cal/OSHA Public Hearing: Respirator Help for Emergency Responders
A proposal to allow emergency responders more respirator choices for medical responses gets a hearing before the Standards Board. Another is designed to improve safety for utility crews working on damaged power poles. What are the chances of them winning adoption? Find out in this week’s Cal-OSHA Reporter.
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Two Californians Tabbed for Key ACGIH Committee
Recent changes to conference’s rules open membership to longtime participants who are not in government.
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Form 300A Reporting Reminder
There’s one month down and two to go on the annual requirement to post summaries of work-related injuries.
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