2025 Fire Code and Hazardous Material Reporting
Posted: June 25th, 2025
As industrial and commercial facilities continue to handle a wide range of hazardous materials, understanding and complying with fire code requirements is more critical than ever. This article highlights key takeaways from a recent presentation — featuring ALL4 consultants Eli […]
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OSHA’s Site-Specific Targeting Program
Posted: June 5th, 2025
On April 8, 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released directive CPL 02-01-067, updating its site-specific-targeting (SST) program. The SST is the agency’s primary initiative for targeting non-construction workplaces with 20 or more employees for inspections based on […]
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Heat Illness and Injury Prevention Rulemaking
Posted: May 29th, 2025
Among all hazardous weather conditions in the United States (U.S.), heat accounts for the most death. According to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention and California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 8, Section 3396, excessive heat can lead to […]
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May is Electrical Safety Month: Are You Powering Up the Right Way?
Posted: May 8th, 2025
Each May, National Electrical Safety Month serves as a powerful reminder of how essential electrical safety is—not just at home, but in workplaces across every industry. From arc flash hazards to improper lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, electrical incidents are consistently among […]
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The Life-Saving Importance Of CPR During American Heart Month
Posted: February 12th, 2025
February is American Heart Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health and the importance of heart disease prevention. One of the most crucial life-saving skills related to heart health is cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). CPR is performed when […]
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2025 Look Ahead
Posted: January 15th, 2025
Part 1 2025 Look Ahead // Colin McCall Happy New Year to our colleagues, clients, and partners as we enter 2025. Each January, we are excited to outline observations and insights that will help with proactive planning around environmental, health, […]
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2025 Look Ahead: Occupational Health and Safety
Posted: January 13th, 2025
Looking back on 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed federal rules for heat safety and emergency response workers, increased enforcement around Process Safety Management (PSM) programs, and updated recordkeeping and reporting requirements. As we look ahead to […]
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New Lead Regulations in California: A Closer Look at Changes to the California Lead Standard
Posted: December 4th, 2024
With new lead standards approved by the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (Cal/OSHA) on February 15, 2024, California is moving toward greater protections for employees exposed to lead. These changes, set to take effect on January 1, 2025, […]
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Distilling Industry Operations: Navigating OSHA Regulations for Safety and Compliance
Posted: September 18th, 2024
The art of distilling spirits has deep roots, blending tradition with modern technology. However, as the industry evolves, so too does the responsibility to maintain safe operations. Distilleries, like all manufacturing environments, must navigate a complex landscape of safety regulations […]
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Indoor Heat Illness Prevention
Posted: August 13th, 2024
Background In 2006, California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal OSHA) implemented a heat illness prevention for outdoor workplaces (California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 8, section 3395). Less than 10 years later, on June 20, 2024, Cal OSHA […]
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