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Cal/OSHA Compliance Advisor: Current Issue

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

Online Exclusive: Sample Healthcare Worker Injury Prevention Policy
COCA Online Exclusive February 2012
California has adopted the Hospital Patient and Health Care Worker Injury Protection Act in Section 6403.5 of the Labor Code. The act covers the lifting, repositioning, and transfer of patients by healthcare workers in acute care hospitals. . . . more »

Online Exclusive: Sample Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention Policy
COCA Online Exclusive February 2012
Slips, trips, and falls are the leading cause of lost-worktime injuries in California, so it makes sense for employers to have a policy in place to prevent these accidents. A formal policy that involves everyone in the organization in identifying and controlling slip, trip, and fall hazards can help you prevent these accidents. . . . more »

OSHSB takes action on diesel filters
February 2012
The California Occupational Safety & Health Standards Board (OSHSB) has unanimously approved changes to several safety orders to help ensure that workers aren't run over by off-road diesel vehicles re . . . more »

Appeals Board Decisions: Worker Suffers Partial Amputation; Employer Escapes Liability but Still Must Address Hazard
February 2012
On Aug. 30, 2010, the operator of a textile machine at Hollander Home Fashions in Vernon, outside of Los Angeles, told the production supervisor that the machine was not feeding properly. The supervisor, Rigoberto Rendon, turned off the machine and waited, knowing that the machine's spindle took about four minutes to come to a complete stop. . . . more »

Older Workers: Addressing Age-Related Health and Safety Concerns in Your Workforce
February 2012
The days of retiring at age 62 or so are over for many. Instead of playing golf and gardening, a significant number of older Americans are still at work. These workers bring valuable experience, but they also may be at greater risk for certain kinds of work-related injuries. . . . more »

Ergonomics: Sprains and Strains Top 2010 Work-Related Injuries; Identify and Control the Hazards Behind These Injuries
February 2012
In 2010, more California workers missed worktime because of sprains and strains than any other work-related injury. Nearly 54,000 California workers had to stay home for one or more days due to this type of injury. . . . more »

Trainer's Handbook: Slips and Falls Pose Hazards to Roofers; Train Them to Work Safely
February 2012
A roof over your head. It's a metaphor for security and safety. Unfortunately, putting that roof in place involves significant fall risks for workers. Providing proper training and equipment can help ensure that the people who work on a roof are as safe as the people who will be protected beneath it. . . . more »

Personal Protective Equipment: Cowboy Boots Cause Deadly Slip and Fall; Are Your Workers Wearing the Right Shoes for Their Jobs?
February 2012
After a 60-year-old California nursery owner loaded a tractor onto a semi-trailer in August 2010, he stepped out of the tractor's cab, slipped, and fell backwards. He struck his head on the asphalt, eight feet below, and died later that evening. . . . more »

Mine Safety: Catalina Island Mine Cited for Failing to Observe 'Most Basic Methods' of Hazard Control; What the Employer Did Wrong
February 2012
The Pebbly Beach Quarry is an open surface mine on Catalina Island, with a highwall (the excavated edge of the mine) that ranges from 200 to 300 feet in height. In May 2011, the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) inspected Pebbly Beach and issued three citations to the mine operator, Connolly-Pacific Company. . . . more »

Featured Resource: February Is American Heart Month; Is Your Workplace Heart Healthy?
February 2012
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. While employers have no control over many factors affecting heart health--including workers' weight and overall health status, genetic heritage, and health behaviors like diet, exercise, and smoking--some conditions in your workplace may play a role. . . . more »

Cal/OSHA Compliance For Supervisors - February 2012 Issue
In This Issue: Safety and an Aging Workforce: The Key Issues; Is a Safety Incentive Program Right for Your Organization?; 9 Steps to a Successful Safety Culture; Tips for Talking About Violence . . . more »