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, […]
Read articleDistilling 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 […]
Read articleIndoor 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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Final Hazard Communication Rule: What Do I Need to Know?
Posted: May 23rd, 2024
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a final rule that updates the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) 29 CFR 1910.1200 to align primarily with the seventh revision of the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of […]
Read articleEnsuring Fall Protection: A Crucial Component of Construction Safety
Posted: May 9th, 2024
Fall protection in construction sites is a critical aspect of ensuring workers’ safety. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falls are one of the leading causes of fatalities and injuries in the construction industry. To address this […]
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Fundamentals of Fall Protection
Posted: May 9th, 2024
OSHA’s Fall Prevention Campaign May 6 – 10, 2024 is Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction week, but it is not the only time fall prevention is crucial. Fatalities caused by falls […]
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OSHA Walkaround Rule Change
Posted: April 9th, 2024
Will the OSHA workplace inspection process change? It does appear that changes are on the horizon. On August 30, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled “Worker […]
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Louisiana Embraces Environmental Transparency: A Look at the New Voluntary Self-Audit Program
Posted: March 20th, 2024
The state of Louisiana took a significant step towards environmental transparency and improved compliance with regulations for the implementation of its first-ever voluntary environmental self-audit program on December 20, 2023. The program is explained in detail as part of Vol. […]
Read articleRoadmap for Replacing an End-of-Life Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Software Solution
Posted: March 14th, 2024
Have you been told your Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) software will no longer be supported? As software companies continue to evolve, so do their solutions, which leads to the inevitable emergence of new programs and the departure of the […]
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