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Historic Decision about Lead

After more than two hours of testimony by stakeholders and a more-than 13-year rulemaking effort, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board approved highly controversial revisions to the Title 8 lead standards. It … Read More »

Is Narcan Coming to First-Aid Kits?

Regulatory and legislative efforts involving Cal/OSHA may lead to an overdose prevention tool becoming a required item in employers’ first-aid kits. The National Safety Council has petitioned the Cal/OSHA Standards Board, asking for it to require construction sites and other workplaces to stock medication that reverses the effects of a drug overdose. And a new … Read More »

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Controversy as Lead Vote Looms

In less than a week, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board is set to vote on the long-delayed and highly controversial revisions to the lead standards in Title 8. The February 15th meeting is sure to be long and contentious, with stakeholders making their final case to the Board about why the proposal is irretrievably flawed and … Read More »

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Tragic Incident Spurs Emergency Petition

Warning of a catastrophe waiting to happen, the union representing refinery workers in the Bay Area has petitioned Cal/OSHA to specifically include renewable fuels plants in the updated version of the process safety management standard. The current PSM revisions were adopted after the massive 2012 fire at the Chevron Richmond Refinery; the changes became effective … Read More »

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Time to Sharpen Your 300A Game

February 1st begins the three-month period during which employers must post their Cal/OSHA Form 300A summaries of workplace injuries and illnesses for 2023. The annual summary must be posted in a visible and easily accessible area at each worksite between February 1st and April 30th. Employers are required to post the form even if they … Read More »

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Indoor Heat Reg Moves Closer

Today is the final day to weigh in on the latest 15-day notice of proposed modifications to Cal/OSHA’s indoor heat illness prevention proposal. The Standards Board intends to vote on the final version of the proposal soon. The controversy continues as farmers object to the standard in its entirety and demand that agriculture be exempt. … Read More »

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