Follow This 8-Step Approach to Fall Protection
In 2019, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 1,061 construction workers died on the job, with 38% of those fatalities resulting from falls. Events surrounding these accidents often involve...
Protect Outdoor Workers from Wildfire Smoke
A couple of years ago, Cal OSHA put in place an emergency regulation to protect workers from the harmful effects of wildfire smoke. Regulation 5141.1 states that employers must...
Safely Use Respiratory Protection With These Three Tips
Respiratory protection is often on CAL OSHA’s top ten list of citations. It can also be a complicated subject. The OSHA standard is lengthy and at times confusing. Here...
Construction & Agriculture Safety – Lessons for Both Industries
The agriculture and construction industries face similar challenges and work exposures. The two industries can learn from each other to make each safer for their workers. Three particular workplace...
Unexpected OSHA visits – Setting a Procedure Before it Happens
When your employees work construction, landscaping, or perform a service in public view, they bring the risk of a surprise drop-in visit from an OSHA compliance officer. This visit...
