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Appeals Board Decisions:
Worker Who Skipped Required Safety Training Is Injured; Employer Discovers It's Not Enough to Only Train Some Workers
March 2010
Everardo Diaz showed up for work on a residential construction crew in San Diego at about 7 a.m. on July 11, 2008. Diaz and his brother, Armando, were members of the "joister crew" and were working on the second floor of a house under construction. At about 8:15 a.m., Diaz was walking backwards on the top plate of the second floor, measuring and marking, when he fell. Diaz was not wearing any fall protection, and no perimeter scaffolding or guardrails were in place to protect him. He fell more than 19 feet, sustaining fractures to his back, pelvis, and arm. . . . more »
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Trainer's Handbook:
Enhance Fleet Safety and Compliance by Training Workers in California's Newest Traffic Laws
March 2010
Many Californians work along the state's surface roads and highways--from highway workers and police and emergency response workers to tree trimmers, utility repairmen, crossing guards, sanitation workers, and more. For the sake of their safety, the safety of others, and an employer's own liability, it is vital that employees understand and comply with traffic laws while out on the roads. Many new traffic laws have taken effect in 2010, and this training session will help workers keep abreast of these developments. . . . more »
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Hazardous Chemicals:
Prevent Pool Chemical Injuries with These Safe Storage Tips
March 2010
These chemically treated pools, water parks, and interactive fountains may be safer for swimmers, but the chemicals are dangerous to the workers who handle them. They can cause injuries by igniting fires, releasing hazardous vapors, or coming into direct contact with a worker's tissues, including skin, eyes, and the inside of the nose and mouth. One way to protect workers is by storing pool chemicals safely. . . . more »
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Workplace Violence:
Identifying Risk Factors and Preventing Violence Against Home Health Workers
March 2010
Home healthcare is one of the fastest growing segments of the healthcare industry. According to the Center for the Health Professions at the University of California, San Francisco, California currently has 45,000 home healthcare aides, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts that home healthcare employment will increase by 46 percent from 2008 to 2018. Patients often prefer to be cared for in their homes whenever possible, and home care offers substantial cost savings over institution-based care, making the option attractive to insurers and patients alike. . . . more »
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Bulletin: OSHA schedules HCS hearings
February 2010
Federal OSHA has scheduled three informal public hearings for this March and April on the proposed rule to align the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) with . . . more »
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