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Online Exclusive: Pool Chemical Safe Storage Checklist
March 2010
For workers who use pool chemicals, safe storage is a critical component of overall pool safety. This checklist can be given to workers, used in training sessions, or posted in the storage area to remind workers of the principles of safe storage. . . . more »
Online Exclusive: Know the Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack and Sudden Cardiac Arrest
February 2010
February is American Heart Month, making it a good time to remind workers how to recognize the coronary events that kill about one American every minute. This checklist of signs and symptoms can refresh workers' memories and help them respond quickly and appropriately to a co-worker in cardiac distress. . . . more »
Inspecting Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems
COCA Online Exclusive January 2010
Inspecting Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems If you're using local exhaust ventilation to control exposures to airborne contaminants at the source, then you'll need to inspect and maintain your ventilation system in order to ensure that it is effective.

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Manlift Safety Policy
COCA Online Exclusive December 2009
Manlift Safety Policy As we report in this month's issue, a worker in Turlock was seriously injured after materials that were being improperly moved with a manlift shifted and fell on him. It's important for workers to understand that misuse of a manlift, far from being a smart shortcut, can lead to injury or even death.

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Your Medical History, In Brief and In Detail
COCA Online Exclusive November 2009
Your Medical History, In Brief and In Detail It's a bitter irony: at the moment when someone has his or her greatest need for medical care, he or she is unlikely to be able to assist medical personnel in providing that care. That's why it's essential that your medical history be available even if you are incapacitated.

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Cell Phone Policy
COCA Online Exclusive October 2009
Cell Phone Policy This sample policy has been newly updated to reflect the latest technology changes, including texting


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Sample Incident and Near Miss Reporting Policy
COCA Online Exclusive September 2009
Sample Incident and Near Miss Reporting Policy In order to ensure a safe, healthful, and efficient work environment for our employees, the Company has established the following incident and near miss reporting policy as a condition of employment and continued employment

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Infectious Diseases: Applicability Checklist for California's Aerosol Transmissible Diseases Standard
COCA Online Exclusive September 2009
Infectious Diseases: Applicability Checklist for California's Aerosol Transmissible Diseases Standard In order to ensure a safe, healthful, and efficient work environment for our employees, the Company has established the following incident and near miss reporting policy as a condition of employment and continued employment . . . more »
Infectious Diseases: Applicability Checklist for California's Aerosol Transmissible Diseases Standard
COCA Online Exclusive August 2009
Infectious Diseases: Applicability Checklist for California's Aerosol Transmissible Diseases Standard Cal/OSHA has adopted first-in-the-nation standards covering "aerosol transmissible diseases," a category that includes diseases like H1N1 influenza and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) that are carried by droplets, as well as diseases . . . more »
Food Safety Checklist
COCA Online Exclusive July 2009
Food Safety Checklist Foodborne illness is common in the United States, and can result in hospitalizations and deaths. Make sure that the food served at your company events is safe for workers to eat--it could be inconvenient, costly, and embarrassing if that outbreak of the Volcanic Two-Step among your workforce were to be traced back to the egg salad you served at a retirement party! These steps can help ensure that your workers aren't nauseated by workplace noshing: . . . more »
A Safe Dress Code Policy for Employers
COCA Online Exclusive June 2009
A Safe Dress Code Policy for Employers Dress codes aren't always about looking appropriate--sometimes they're necessary to ensure the safety of workers and others. This month's Online Exclusive is a sample Safe Dress Code Policy

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Small Equipment Inspection Checklist
COCA Online Exclusive May 2009
It may be that you have an inspection checklist for each piece of equipment in your facility--then again, there's probably something that didn't come with a checklist of its own. . . . more »
Cal/OSHA Compliance Planning Checklist
COCA Online Exclusive April 2009
Cal/OSHA Compliance Planning Checklist Small businesses can find it difficult to determine what they need to do in order to attain compliance with Cal/OSHA regulations. This checklist should help all businesses--not just small businesses--determine whether they've covered the basics, and what areas may need to be looked at more closely. . . . more »
Bucket Truck Safety Policy
COCA Online Exclusive March 2009
Bucket Truck Safety Policy Companies whose workers operate aerial platform/bucket trucks should have a policy regarding truck safety and safe work practices. This sample policy can be adapted to suit specific industries or applications.
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Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention Checklist
COCA Online Exclusive February 2009
Exposure to crystalline silica can cause chronic lung disease and cancer. To prevent occupational exposure, employers can use the strategies in this exclusive checklist . . . more »
Hazardous Materials Business Plan Checklist
COCA Online Exclusive January 2009
If your business handles hazardous materials (whether as inputs, finished products, or wastes) in quantities that meet or exceed California's Community Right-to-Know thresholds, you must complete a Hazardous Materials Business Plan. This checklist can help you figure out what forms you need to complete. . . . more »
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