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Articles from current issue of the Cal/OSHA Compliance Advisor monthly newsletter are listed below.

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Online Exclusive: Sample guns-at-work policy
COCA Online Exclusive June 2013
The presence of guns increases the possibility of gun violence--so say studies that have examined gun ownership among homeowners, as well as studies examining the availability of guns in the workplace. . . . more »

PHMSA boosts penalties for knowing violations
June 2013
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has issued a new rule revising the maximum and minimum civil penalties for knowing violations of the federal hazardous materials tran . . . more »

NIOSH provides guidance on weight limits for maternal lifting
June 2013
Researchers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently teamed up with the U.S. Department of Defense to evaluate the scientific evidence linking occupational lifting . . . more »

Workplace violence: Guns-at-work policies and California law; What you need to know
June 2013
In the wake of the Newtown, Connecticut, school shootings and other workplace shootings, employers are not waiting for the federal government to act to prevent gun violence. Many are instituting new policies about weapons in the workplace. . . . more »

Appeals Board decisions: Was the general contractor the controlling employer? OSHAB reconsiders
June 2013
Harris Construction Company was the general contractor for a project at Madera Community College in Madera in the summer of 2003 and subcontracted with Champion Industrial Construction to perform pipe fitting work. When a Champion employee was injured, Harris was cited as a controlling employer under California's multi-employer workplace standard. . . . more »

Safety management: At the intersection of GMP, product safety, and workplace safety; Cross-disciplinary safety programs
June 2013
In 2008 and 2009, an epidemic of foodborne salmonella infections sickened more than 700 people in 46 states, killing nine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) traced the epidemic to contaminated peanut butter the victims ate, and from there to a peanut roasting facility in Blakely, Georgia, run by the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). The facility's problems posed a hazard not only to consumers but also to workers. . . . more »

Workers' compensation: DWC issues updated guidebook on workers' comp changes for injured workers
June 2013
California's Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) is still working through the implementation phase for the new legislation that Governor Brown signed in September 2012. Many of the law's major provisions for overhauling the state workers' comp system took effect on January 1; the remaining provisions are being implemented in stages through January 1, 2014. . . . more »

Trainer's handbook: Telltale signs of toluene toxicity; Talk to workers about it
June 2013
Toluene is an extremely useful chemical: It dissolves other substances easily and evaporates quickly, making it a terrific base for ink and nail polish, as well as a good paint stripper and metal cleaner. Its toxicity is low compared to other solvents--in contrast to ammonia or methylene chloride, it is unlikely to kill you on the spot. . . . more »

Electrical safety: Don't be shocked! Identify counterfeit electrical products
June 2013
What are the most frequently counterfeited products in the world? Rolex watches? Louis Vuitton wallets? Try Viagra. . . . more »

Featured resource: Strengthening your safety culture How's your safety culture--what your organization thinks and practices with respect to safety?
June 2013
Organizations with a strong safety culture tend to experience low levels of risky behavior and low accident rates, turnover, and absenteeism as well as high productivity. . . . more »

Cal/OSHA Compliance For Supervisors - June 2013 Issue
In This Issue: Tips for battling worker fatigue; Tech ergonomics: Preventing injuries from laptops, tablets, and smartphones; 3 simple steps for preventing deadly falls; Do's and don'ts for confined spaces emergencies . . . more »

Online exclusive: Checklist for dealing with workplace power interruptions
COCA Online Exclusive May 2013
Do you have a plan for when the power goes out unexpectedly? You should. . . . more »

Los Angeles tops EPA list of Energy Star cities
May 2013
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its annual ranking of the cities with the most Energy Star-certified buildings, and Los Angeles took the top spot for the fifth consecutive year. . . . more »

New apps can help control employees' distracted driving
May 2013
AT&T has released two apps intended to reduce dangerous driving behaviors on the job. The Associate PLEDGE® app lets employers conduct real-time monitoring and helps enforce distracted driv . . . more »

Hazard abatement: What are you waiting for? Easy, affordable fixes for common hazards
May 2013
Some fixes are easy--forbidding minors to operate forklifts and slicing machinery brings you into compliance with applicable laws with a simple stroke of the pen (as well as a few stern words to workers, perhaps). . . . more »

Standards update: Crane, pull saw, and head protection rules have changed
May 2013
The state Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) updated three workplace safety regulations in the first quarter of 2013. . . . more »

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