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Is an Adverse Reaction to the COVID-19 Vaccine an OSHA Recordable?

Just like everything else with the pandemic, we have more uncharted territory to travel. Another decision employers’ are considering- should ...

SAFETY CHECK-UP

I don’t know about you, but my head is still reeling from everything that’s been happening in the safety arena ...

Electronic Reporting 300A Form and Telecommuters

Besides my birthday, why else is March 2 important or more important to you?  Companies must file the information on ...

STAND DOWN FOR SAFETY

If you have worked in the construction industry for any amount of time, in any capacity, you may already be ...

MANDATORY HARASSMENT TRAINING | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.

Last year, California enacted SB 1343, amending California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to expand employers’ sexual harassment training requirements.  ...

COVID-19 AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

SB1159 was signed into law on September 17, 2020, g Sections 3212.86, 3212.87, and 3212.88 to the Labor Code.  SB ...

COVID-19 AND CAL/OSHA

California employers that are required to record work-related fatalities, injuries, and illnesses must record a work-related COVID-19 fatality or illness ...

HIGH HAZARD INDUSTRIES (2020)

In addition to Enforcement, California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal-OSHA) has High Hazard Units, one in northern California and ...

SEXUAL HARASSMENT TRAINING (2020)

Deadline fast approaching…Sexual Harassment must be completed by January 1, 2021, for supervisors and non-supervisory employees. Training is required every ...

LADDERS ARE HANDY TOOLS, IF YOU FOLLOW THE SAFETY RULES

Going over ladder safety may seem mundane when construction workers regularly work at terrifying heights, but ladder fall injuries cost ...