Five days ago, in a non-contested decision in San Diego, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board adopted two new regulations on communicable disease – the General Industry Safety Orders §§ 5199 and 5199.1 or the aerosol transmissible and zoonotic disease standards.
These are the first-ever standards in the country that protect workers in the health care [...]
1. Vehicle Safety During Winter: Safe Use of Snow Chains
The holidays have come and gone yet we’re still left with the torturing cold of winter. For many of us, going on the road does not just mean shoveling up snow and getting rid of ice. It also means driving with double caution.
Driving slowly is [...]
If I were to become one of the X-Men, Storm would definitely be my choice. Who else has the power to control all weather conditions in the whole universe? Okay, it might also be because of her gorgeous body, flawless skin, elegant tresses and her unrivaled ability to pick locks. But hey, even without those traits, she’s one [...]
Happy New and Safer Year, everyone! With the swift dash of December and the holiday rush that came with it, I’m sure you have been pretty beat the past few weeks. Up to now, your email inbox probably holds some holiday leftovers with all the spam and friendly greetings you received last month.
Today, I’ll give you a [...]
In the past month, we ran 13 articles that offer tips and safety measures for eliminating and controlling different hazards in the workplace. From blindness and bone fractures to impalement and explosions, the compilation of tips below can save you from almost every possible danger on the job. Just click on a title to [...]
Safety Services Company is proud to announce that we’ve been included among the 5000 fastest growing private companies in America. On Wednesday, August 20th 2008, Inc.com announced it’s annual list titled, “The Inc. 5000″. Safety Services Company was ranked 1,316.
Yesterday, we published an article about Cal/OSHA Chief Len Welsh’s clarifications on the Heat Illness Prevention Standard requirements. Providing enough water and adequate shade to employees seems simple but lately there has been a significant rise in the number of heat-related fatalities in California.
So far 11 farm workers lost their lives since the [...]
With the hot weather recently sweeping California, Cal/OSHA Chief Len Welsh advised employers to review and observe the requirements specified in the Heat Illness Prevention Standard. He also provided clarifications about the requirements as response to employers’ questions.
In 2006, the standard was codified as the new Section 3395 of Title 8 of the California Code [...]
Today comes a question regarding Sarcoidosis, I particularly like this question because, as you may have read in news recently, it is becoming more and more of an issue. TV and Movie Start Bernie Mac recently died as a result of struggling with Sarcoidosis. Wikipedia defines Sarcoidosis as: “an immune system disorder characterized by non-caseating granulomas (small inflammatory nodules) that most commonly arises in young adults.”
amantha Catalano from the Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness Center contacted me about some of the different resources and information they provide. The sites looks to be a great resource of information, namely the free informational packet they send out. Here’s some basic information for you.
