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Thursday, September 05, 2024Pacific Gas & Electric Wildfire Safety Tips - September 2024
Reg Flag Warnings Can Save Your Life! California’s worst destructive wildfires were only three years ago and can quickly change due to new growth of vegetation that is fuel for wildfires. Stay prepared and ready to evacuate in the event of a wildfire or other disasters such as floods and earthquakes. Discuss with family on where to meet if cannot return homePrepare an emergency supply kit with essentialsFamiliarize yourself with Red Flag Warning and how to get weather reportsEvacuate early when fire or
Tuesday, August 27, 2024Cal/OSHA Bolsters Staff to Investigate the Most Egregious Violations, Referring them for Criminal Prosecution
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Cal/OSHA is strengthening its efforts to increase workplace safety by ramping up recruitment and hiring more investigator staff for its Bureau of Investigations. This important unit is responsible for investigations related to the most serious workplace injuries, including death and makes recommendations for criminal prosecutions. Oakland—Today the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and its Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) announced that it has increased
Wednesday, August 14, 2024Safety & Training Short - Department of Transportation Markings, Placards and Labels
Department of Transportation (DOT) Placards indicate the presence of hazardous materials inside containers. Any employer receiving packages or containers of hazardous materials which are required to be marked, labeled or placarded in accordance with the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations needs to retain those markings, labels and placards on the package or container.Employees who work with these materials need to be familiar with their meaning and ensure they have
Wednesday, August 07, 2024The Future of Home Insurance May Rely on Fire Smart Building
Earlier in July 2024, the New York Times published an article highlighting the collaboration of researchers at the Insurance Institute of Business & Home Safety (IBHS) and insurance agencies, who are grappling with escalating losses due to the magnitude of wildfires across the West. The research emphasizes the role of a home's design features to withstand wildfire by focusing on key areas of home ignition risk: near-home landscaping, and the building’s materials and design often referred to as home
Thursday, August 01, 2024Pacific Gas & Electric Wildfire Safety Tips - August 2024
DON'T LET YOUR FAMILY BE CAUGHT OFF GUARD! An alarming new study has shown that 58% of Californians lack a disaster kit, and 69% do not have any disaster plans. California continues to be at risk from unpredictable wildfires. New growth of vegetation, grass, and plants due to the rain also poses a significant risk once these fuels become tinder dry, as they can promote rapid fire growth. Evacuating from your home early can mean the difference of life and death. When a wildfire or other disaster
Tuesday, July 02, 2024Standards Board Adopts Standard to Protect Workers from Indoor Heat
Standards Board Adopts Standard to Protect Workers from Indoor Heat This standard applies to most indoor workplaces and requires safety measures to go into effect when the indoor temperature reaches 87°F to prevent the risk of heat illness to workers Sacramento—The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board approved on June 20 an indoor heat standard to protect indoor workers from heat illness. The new regulation will require indoor workplaces to be cooled below 87 degrees Fahrenheit if feasible
Tuesday, January 02, 2024CSLB Reminds Licensees of New Laws Beginning January 1, 2024
Sacramento, CA – Heading into 2024, the Contractors State License Board wants to remind licensees of new laws taking effect in the new year.SB 630 (Dodd) This bill requires CSLB licensees and applicants to provide an email address, if available, when they obtain and renew licenses. The email addresses are not subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act. This bill also authorizes the Registrar to automatically reimpose license revocation when probationary conditions placed on a license are
Tuesday, November 28, 2023Safety & Training Short - Winter Driving
Objective: To assure that employees are prepared for driving in winter conditions. A little extra preparation is needed to assure driver safety during winter months or other inclement weather conditions.Poor driving conditions is one of the biggest winter safety concerns. Due to shorter days, drivers are required to spend more time driving in the dark, and inclement weather can create slick roads and low visibility conditions.Click here to download the complete training short in EnglishClick here to
Tuesday, November 14, 2023Safety & Training Short: Hand and Power Tools: Striking Tools
There are some general rules that apply to almost all hammers and other striking tools. Never use a striking tool for any purpose other than that for which it was intended. Never use a striking tool with a loose or damaged handle or with a mushroomed head or dull cutting edge. Conditions vary, but it can never hurt to wear goggles when using striking tools.Click here to download the complete training short in EnglishClick here to download the complete training short in Spanish Safety & Training Shorts
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