When Cal/OSHA Comes Calling: How to Legally Protect Your Rights and Prevent Fines in the Event of an Inspection
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Employee-Driven Safety: How To Engage Employees and Get Them Thinking—And Behaving—Proactively
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Electrical Safety: Arc Flash Protection and Compliance with NFPA 70E
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Chemicals Regulation: New Green Chemistry Initiatives in California; What They Mean for Your Business
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Establishing a Contractor Safety Management Program: How to Protect Yourself from Lawsuits, Injuries, and Legal Liability
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Accident Investigations: Why the Right Interviewing Skills Are Crucial for Successful Inquiries and Safer Workplaces--How to Master the Technique
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Preparing for a Cal/OSH Visit: Five Steps You Can Take Now to Avoid Citations and Improve Workplace Safety
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Safety Committees in California: How to Develop, Implement, and Maintain an Effective Program That Works For You, Not Against You
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Internal Safety Audits: How to Lower Workplace Injuries and Your Risk of OSHA Citations; Hazards to Look for and Remedy
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Cal/OSHA Recordkeeping: Beyond Forms 300 and 300A
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OSHA's National Emphasis Program: Implications and Recommendations for State-Plan States California Employer Resources Webinar Friday, March 16, 2012 10:30 a.m. to Noon (Pacific) In 1992, OSHA launched the National Emphasis Program (NEP) in response to catastrophic hazardous chemical incidents occurring in various places around the world. The purpose was to target enforcement and inspections at U.S. facilities to prevent future disasters. . . . more » Safety Recordkeeping in California: Maintaining Records that Pass Inspection and Build a Strong Safety Culture California Employer Resources Webinar Wednesday, March 21, 2012 10:30 a.m. to Noon (Pacific) When thinking about Cal/OSHA recordkeeping requirements, it's easy to default to the annual accident and injury logs. But your recordkeeping requirements don't end there. What about training records? Exposure records? Testing records? Do you know what data you need to record? Do you know how long you need to retain each document? . . . more »

 

New Patient Handling Rules: How A.B. 1136 Affects Compliance for California Healthcare Providers A.B. 1136, the Hospital Patient and Health Care Worker Injury Protection Act, was signed into law this past October. This sweeping legislation dramatically affects how healthcare organizations in California must manage all aspects of patient handling. If you haven't yet reviewed and revised your patient handling program, now's the time. . . . more » Workers' Comp in California: How To Discipline or Terminate Claimants While Minimizing Your Legal Risks Webinar Originally presented on December 7, 2010 Federal OSHA's National Emphasis Program (NEP) on safety recordkeeping identifies -- and penalizes - employers that underreport incidents. Could you be in their citation crosshairs? Even if you're not deliberately underreporting, you can still get in trouble for something as basic as failing to use the proper form. In addition to helping you avoid costly citations, smart recordkeeping practices can also help you reduce injuries and boost profits by learning from past mistakes. . . . more » Cal/OSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting: 5 Sure-Fire Ways To Ensure You're In Compliance Webinar Originally presented on December 7, 2010 Federal OSHA's National Emphasis Program (NEP) on safety recordkeeping identifies -- and penalizes - employers that underreport incidents. Could you be in their citation crosshairs? Even if you're not deliberately underreporting, you can still get in trouble for something as basic as failing to use the proper form. In addition to helping you avoid costly citations, smart recordkeeping practices can also help you reduce injuries and boost profits by learning from past mistakes. . . . more » Electrical Safety: How To Stay in Compliance with NFPA and Cal/OSHA Rules and Keep Workers Safe Webinar Originally presented on December 6, 2010 Every 23 minutes, a preventable electrical injury occurs in the workplace, so training is essential. NFPA 70E contains the most updated practices for safely working with electricity. While workers must be trained in the requirements of this standard, you also need to provide training to employees on what Cal/OSHA requires, as well. . . . more » Environmental Compliance: How To Comply with the State, Federal, and Local Rules That Apply To Your Organization Webinar Originally presented on November 19, 2010 California employers need to worry about environmental compliance regulations at all levels: local, state, and federal. If you get it wrong, the cost of fines and abatement measures can be staggering. In 2009 alone, for example, EPA Region 9 assessed $5 billion in settlement proceeds, up from $1.7 billion in 2008 for federal environmental offenses in California. And this doesn't include the fines levied through state and local agencies, which often tack on additional six- or seven-figure penalties. . . . more » Contractor Safety: How to Control Multi-Employer Worksite Safety, Comply with Cal/OSHA Standards, and Avoid Workplace Violations and Citations Webinar Originally presented on October 28, 2010 As employers in California, we all know who's responsible for health and safety when all of the workers at a site work for the same employer. But things get complicated at worksites with multiple employers, like those in construction. When there are multiple subcontractors employing their own workers, it can get a confusing determining who has the ultimate decision-making authority when it comes to workplace safety. . . . more » Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures: Revisions Re-visited Webinar Originally presented on October 28, 2010 The long process to update EPA's Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures regulation was to draw to a close this November. But on July 28, 2010, EPA proposed to postpone compliance dates for many facilities until 2011. Whatever your compliance date, it's not far away at this point. . . . more » A Cal/OSHA Inspection Survival Plan: How to Legally Protect Your Rights and Prevent Fines in the Event of an Inspection Webinar Originally presented on October 7, 2010 The record-breaking OSHA fines in the news are eye-popping. New Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis--a former California legislator--has vowed to "put enforcement back in the Department of Labor," and it seems she means business. With the spotlight on compliance, you need to know your rights and obligations before the government shows up at your door. . . . more » Safety by Committee: How to Run an Active Safety Committee that Keeps You in Compliance, Reduces Accidents, and Improves Productivity Webinar Originally presented on September 30, 2010 While California does not require you to establish a labor-management safety and health committee, the state certainly looks favorably upon employers that do! Specifically, Cal/OSHA states that employers with a safety committee are presumed to be in substantial compliance with the Cal/OSHA Act. Couple that with the fed's pending I2P2 requirement, and establishing a safety committee just makes good business sense! . . . more » Workers' Comp: How To Discipline or Terminate Claimants Without Triggering Lawsuits in California Webinar Originally presented on September 29, 2010 Once cleared to return to work, a workers' comp claimant may request a light-duty accommodation, which could trigger ADA protections. You're also dealing with potential FMLA leave issues, as well as job restoration rights provided by California's workers' comp law. And don't forget about possible exceptions to the at-will doctrine. One false move and you could find yourself in a heap of legal trouble. . . . more » Safety Audit and Compliance Management: Practical Strategies for Avoiding Citation Landmines under Both California and Federal Law Webinar Originally presented on September 22, 2010 It's always "safety first." You want to be compliant with all the standards affecting your business. But being well-intentioned and making your best efforts doesn't always keep you from getting fines and citations--especially when it comes to navigating the confusing, oftentimes contradicting federal, state and local standards. . . . more » OSHA's Proposed I2P2 Standard: How Will It Affect California's IIPP Regulation and What You Will Need to Do to Comply Webinar Originally presented on August 19, 2010 As employers in California, we are well aware of the California Code's requirement for an effective, written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP). Following California's lead, Federal OSHA now seems poised to require an injury and illness prevention program nationwide. (They're going to call it I2P2.) . . . more » Remote Employees: How To Protect the Safety of Off-Site Workers and Decrease Your Risk of Citations and Lawsuits Webinar Originally presented on August 4, 2010 Protecting the people who work at your plant, facility or office is challenging enough. But how about those working remotely, such as inspectors, service or repair workers, sales people, home health care workers, drivers, and employees working at somebody else's facility? (Don't forget to factor in that in most cases these folks are working alone.) . . . more » Respiratory Protection: Stepped-Up Cal/OSHA Enforcement Could Cost You Big; How To Prepare Webinar Originally presented on July 22, 2010 Respirators protect workers against insufficient oxygen environments, harmful dusts, fogs, smokes, mists, gases, vapors, and sprays. These hazards may cause cancer, lung impairment, other diseases, or death. Cal/OSHA is currently stepping up enforcement actions and switching to a "per employee" citation system for violations of respiratory protection requirements. These changes significantly raise both penalties and risks for "egregious violators." You don't want to be one of them. . . . more » Contractor Safety: How To Keep Contractors Safe and In Compliance at Your Worksite Webinar Originally presented on July 21, 2010 A federal court recently ruled that Summit Contractors, the general contractor on a college dormitory project, was liable for a hazardous work condition caused by one of its subcontractors. They may not technically be your employees, but if a contractor gets hurt on your job site -- or creates a dangerous condition that hurts someone else -- it's most definitely your problem. . . . more » Preparing for Earthquakes and Other Catastrophic Events: 10 Things Every California Business Must Do Now Webinar Originally presented on July 12, 2010 The recent devastating earthquakes in Haiti and Chile should serve as wake-up calls for employers around the state to get their emergency preparedness plans together ASAP. Nobody disputes that the state is due for a big, potentially devastating quake of its own -- it's just a question of when. . . . more » Cal/OSHA Recordkeeping: 5 Key Concepts that Keep You in Compliance and Improve Your Safety Record Webinar Originally presented on June 23, 2010 Last fall, federal OSHA launched a national emphasis program (NEP) on safety recordkeeping designed to enforce regulatory requirements - they're looking for employers who are underreporting injuries and illnesses. They've got their fine-toothed combs out, and now is the precisely the right time to get your recordkeeping in order. . . . more » Heat Illness: How To Prevent -- and Treat -- Dangerously Overheated Workers Webinar Originally presented on June 9, 2010 With over 4,000 people succumbing to heat-related illness every year, and thousands more suffering from heat stress, it's important to make prevention your first line of defense. Sometimes working in hot conditions is unavoidable, but having solid procedures and a well-trained and observant staff can go a long way toward avoiding injury and even death. . . . more » Job Hazard Analysis for Supervisors: How To Reduce Injuries, Prevent Workplace Hazards, and Save Money Webinar Originally presented on May 12, 2010 In the workplace, it's often preventable human error that leads to serious accidents and injuries. But it takes a well-trained person to accurately evaluate the relationship between worker, task, work area, tools and equipment, and fine-tune appropriate changes. Job hazard analysis is a comprehensive technique that supervisors can use to evaluate tasks and eliminate hazards before they cause problems. Training your supervisors in job hazard analysis can dramatically reduce your injury and illness rates and save your organization money in both workers' comp costs and lost productivity. . . . more » Unsafe Workers: Who Can Be Reformed, and Who Must Be Replaced -- and How To Know the Difference Webinar Originally presented on April 26, 2010 Chronically unsafe workers are a perennial problem for managers. Even after time-consuming coaching, counseling, and formal disciplinary action, these workers continue to throw caution to the wind and risk everyone's safety and security by ignoring procedures, playing pranks, or failing to report near misses or accidents. They may turn it around for a little while, but they seem to always slip back into their destructive ways. Worse yet, they could be influencing others. . . . more »