Quote of the day
"I got into it because I liked the thrill of it. But early on, I learned that safety is first."
Bob Alvarez, owner of Sonoma County's Summit Tree Service, on how he has plied his hazardous trade safely for almost four decades.
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Revised Rules for Repeat Violations Take Effect in January
Coming to a workplace near you – possible repeat violations, courtesy of new Cal/OSHA rules which are slated to take effect soon.
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Three Workers Killed – Two Crushed, One Struck by Truck
Sudden death was waiting for a trio of California workers in recent days. Here’s what authorities know so far as the investigations begin.
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Tree Safety Means Not Going Out on a Limb – Here’s One Pro’s Tips
Tree work is among the most hazardous occupations in California – just look at the stats. But one employer has worked safely for four decades in this business. How’s he do it? Here’s a hint: It’s not luck.
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Settlements in Electrocution, Double Amputation Cases
Cal/OSHA cites two employers after horrific incidents. One pays the full penalties, while the other pays pennies on the dollar. Why? Read about it here.
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