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California CUPA Overview: Enforcing the CalEPA Unified Program

California CUPA Overview: Enforcing the CalEPA Unified Program
Categories: EH&S Compliance, Health & Safety Training June 20, 2019
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. California CUPAs protect the public and the environment by enforcing the six environmental programs that comprise the Unified Program. History of California CUPAs The California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) was established in 1991 to oversee environmental protection programs statewide. The agency’s general mission is, “to restore, protect and enhance […]

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National Safety Month 2019

National Safety Month 2019
Categories: EH&S News, Health & Safety Training June 6, 2019
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. The topics for National Safety Month 2019 are Hazard Recognition, Slips, Trips, and Falls, Fatigue, and Impairment. National Safety Month 2019 Begins In the United States, a worker is injured on the job every seven seconds. This statistic comes from the National Safety Council (NSC), a nonprofit founded in […]

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Cal/OSHA vs. Federal OSHA

Cal/OSHA vs. Federal OSHA
Categories: EH&S Compliance, Health & Safety Training May 23, 2019
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. Cal/OSHA maintains a state health & safety plan that differs in some elements from the federal OSHA plan. Cal/OSHA vs. Federal OSHA: An Overview Since its establishment in late 1970, federal OSHA has maintained authority over assuring worker health & safety in the United States through a variety of […]

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The Rise of Workplace Opioid Abuse

The Rise of Workplace Opioid Abuse
Categories: Clan Lab, Health & Safety Training May 9, 2019
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. Employers are increasingly finding themselves confronting the realities of workplace opioid abuse. Opioid Abuse an Enduring Concern in the Nation The odds of dying accidentally from an opioid overdose rose in 2018 to one in 96, according to an analysis published by Injury Facts, an extension of the National […]

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Photovoltaic Solar Panel Disposal in California

Photovoltaic Solar Panel Disposal in California
Categories: EH&S Compliance, EH&S News April 25, 2019
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. As photovoltaic solar panels become more prevalent, disposal may pose a unique challenge. DTSC Considers Universal Waste Management for Photovoltaic Solar Panels On March 25, 2019, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) held a public seminar on proposed regulations regarding the disposal of photovoltaic modules – […]

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NIOSH’s Hierarchy of Controls

NIOSH’s Hierarchy of Controls
Categories: Health & Safety Training, NES Safety Topic April 11, 2019
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. NIOSH has a variety of programs that help keep workers safe, including the hierarchy of controls. NIOSH and the Hierarchy of Controls Poor housekeeping, working at heights, improper extension cord use, and unknown chemicals are all examples of common worksite hazards. Hazards such as these can cause serious injuries […]

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Safety Spotlight: Scaffolding

Safety Spotlight: Scaffolding
Categories: Health & Safety Training, NES Safety Topic March 28, 2019
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. Scaffolding can often pose unique and life-threatening hazards to workers. The Common Use of Scaffolding There are few practices as ubiquitous to the construction industry as scaffolding. These temporary structures are typically used to aid in the construction and/or maintenance of buildings. Scaffolding (also referred to as staging) is […]

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OSHA’s “Naughty List”: The Severe Violator Enforcement Program

OSHA’s “Naughty List”: The Severe Violator Enforcement Program
Categories: EH&S Compliance, Health & Safety Training March 14, 2019
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. Federal OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program was developed to focus on the worst safety violators. OSHA’s Controversial Severe Violator Enforcement Program On June 18, 2010, federal OSHA implemented the Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP). According to the agency, the SVEP was enacted to, “more effectively focus enforcement efforts on […]

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New Crane Operator Certification Regulations Prompt Review

New Crane Operator Certification Regulations Prompt Review
Categories: EH&S News, Health & Safety Training February 28, 2019
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. With new regulations on the horizon, now is a good time to review the federal and state regulations regarding crane operator certification. New OSHA Crane Operator Certification Regulations Prompt Review As of a February 7, 2019 federal OSHA rule, employers must ensure that any worker’s crane operator certification is […]

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Workplace Dampness and Associated Hazards

Workplace Dampness and Associated Hazards
Categories: Industrial Hygiene, NES Safety Topic February 14, 2019
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. Workplace dampness can cause serious issues, such as mold, that employers should be watching for. Workplace Dampness a Concern After Winter Storms As California nears the close of a notably wet winter, workplace dampness can become a concern for both employers and employees. According to the Centers for Disease […]

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