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Hazardous Chemicals: No Ifs, Ands, or Buts About It; Reduce Occupational Asthma with Environmentally Preferable Cleaners
July 2008
As many as 23 out of every 100 new cases of asthma may be caused by workplace exposures, and custodial workers are one of the highest risk groups. That's because they're exposed to cleaning compounds . . . more »

Bulletin: Federal OSHA introduces new combustible dust safety page
April 2008
The hazards of combustible dust are extremely dangerous, yet workers may not even know that the hazards exist until it's too late. Various . . . more »

Health and Wellness: The Pregnant Employee and the Workplace; Safety Concerns for Women
April 2008
When pregnant worker Naomi Snyder showed up for her job at arts and crafts retailer Michael's in Modesto one day, a contractor was buffing . . . more »

News Notes: NIOSH Requests Comments on Beryllium Alert
April 2008
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is currently allowing the public to review and comment on its draft . . . more »

News Notes: Federal OSHA Publishes Portland Cement Guidance Document
April 2008
Federal OSHA has released a new guidance document, Preventing Skin Problems from Working with Portland Cement, to educate employers and employees about . . . more »

Hazardous Chemicals: An Emerging Chemical of Concern: Is Bisphenol A the New Phthalate?
March 2008
In December 2007, Canadian retailer Mountain Equipment made international headlines when it pulled all food and beverage containers made from polycarbonate plastic from its shelves. The company cited "growing concern" that a chemical used in polycarbonate manufacture, bisphenol A, can cause adverse health effects in humans, . . . more »

News Notes: Workplace Toxins Report Reveals Deficiencies In PELS
March 2008
The state Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, a Cal/EPA agency, has released a report--Identification of Chemicals of Concern, Possible Risk Assessment Methods, and Examples of Health Protective Occupational Air Concentrations . . . more »

Bulletin: Federal OSHA releases safety guidance for security personnel
February 2008
A new federal OSHA handbook, Preparing and Protecting Security Personnel in Emergencies, provides information for employers and their security personnel . . . more »

Trainer's Handbook: Coming Clean; What Workers Need to Know About Eyewashes and Safety Showers
February 2008
More than 1,000 California workers were seriously injured by skin or eye contact with dangerous chemicals in 2005. Workers who find themselves in these situations must know how to respond quickly, or they risk deep tissue injury, blindness, and serious complications. . . . more »

DOWNLOAD: State Center Community College District Docket No. 05-R2D5-1688 through 1692
10/18/2007
Employer is a state community college. On October 18, 2004, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (the Division), through Associate Safety Engineer Roy Frye, conducted a complaint inspection at place of employment maintained by Employer at 1525 East Weldon Ave, Fresno, California (the site). On April 18, 2005, the Division cited Employer for the following alleged violation(s) of the occupational safety and health standards and orders found in Title 8, California Code of Regulations¹ . . . more »

Hazardous Materials: Issues Raised by Building Demolition; HazMat Identification and Management
January 2008
When a building is demolished--because it has been damaged by fire or earthquake, it has reached the end of its useful life, the site will be used for another purpose, or for some other reason--workers may be exposed to hazardous materials that would normally . . . more »

Checklist: Pre-Demolition Hazardous Chemicals Identification
January 2008
Before beginning demolition of a building, the employer or contractor must look for the items listed below. If they are found to contain hazardous chemicals, make plans to safely remove and dispose of them before demolition begins: . . . more »

Trainer's Handbook: Hazardous Chemical Safety; Reviewing the Basics Can Help Prevent Exposures
November 2007
Hazardous chemical safety can be an intimidating subject--there are so many chemicals, so many hazards, and a broad range of precautions. But some simple reminders can help give your employees perspective and prevent injuries . . . more »

State Legislation Update: Diacetyl, Indoor Heat Illness, and Lift Teams Under Consideration
October 2007
As the current legislative session draws to a close, several bills that could affect occupational safety and health in California are being considered. Here's a look at some of them. We've included the latest information on their status . . . more »

Transportation: Hauling Hazardous Materials Is Dangerous Business; Keeping Safe—and Compliant—in Transit
September 2007
Hazardous materials are coming soon to a highway, railway, or pipeline near you. Nationwide, more than 3.1 billion tons of hazardous materials are transported annually, with more than 800,000 shipments each day, according to . . . more »

Hazardous Chemicals: New Resource from OSHA and EPA Brings Multiple Chemical Information Sources Together
September 2007
Finding chemical hazard information has always been a problem for employers. What's printed on the label is limited, and the material safety data sheet applies only to workplace exposures and is often . . . more »

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