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As you should be aware, your Cal/OSHA Form 300A Summary must be posted (“in a visible location”) from February 1st, 2021 to April 30th, 2021, EVEN IF no work-related injuries or illnesses occurred during the year. Click here for our recent webinar where we review how to properly complete your OSHA 300 form.
Read MoreBeing proactive with safety is part of our human makeup. Millions of years of evolution has expanded our neocortex all the while storing logic that defines safe and unsafe behaviors. This part of our brain known as the Reptile Brain, understands three behaviors: fight, freeze or flight. Find out about Cal-OSHA serious penalties, hazard assessment and how we can learn from our reptile brain.
Read MoreWatch a webcast on Assembly Bill 1804 & 1805, which went into effect January 1, 2020.
Learn about the new reporting requirements (AB 1804), changes to the definitions of “Serious Injury or Illness” and “Serious Exposure” (AB 1805) and what employers can do to comply.
Read MoreCal-OSHA found Home Depot’s safety policies and prohibition on open-toed or open-heeled shoes did not adequately protect employees. Result was a $11,250 citation, not including the cost of the injury and indirect costs of updating their safety program, appeal, legal fees, investigation time, etc. Click here to find out how to establish a shoe policy
Read MoreCal-OSHA’s Heat Illness standard (Title 8, Chapter 4, §3395: www.dir.ca.gov/title8/3395.html) requires employers to have a Heat Illness Prevention Plan. Not having a policy, procedure and conducting the required training could result in employee illnesses, increased X-mods, higher insurance premiums and Cal-OSHA citations!
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