Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. OSHA’s top 10 list of citations for 2019 has been released, and it looks very similar to the previous year. OSHA’s Top 10 List Nearly Identical to 2018 List – With One Exception OSHA’s Top 10 list of frequently cited violations for fiscal year 2019 was announced in September […]
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. Cannabis industry hazards present themselves in a multitude of forms; providing regular, function-specific, and effective safety training is a vital component to all employers’ efforts to protect their employees and their businesses. Constantly Shifting Cannabis Industry Hazards & Regular Training The cannabis industry, just like any industry, must be […]
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. A case report regarding silica-related diseases in the engineered stone fabrication industry has prompted lawmakers to review inhalation standards. Regulators Seek Review of Occupational Silica Inhalation Following Case Report In October 2019, the U.S. House Committee of Education and Labor issued a letter to the Department of Labor regarding […]
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. Cannabis regulation has always been a complex topic for Californians. Cannabis in California: An Overview In 2016, voters in California approved ballot measure Proposition 64 to legalize recreational cannabis use statewide for anyone over the age of 21. At approximately $3 billion, California’s legal cannabis industry currently sits as […]
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. Just as preparation is a key element in performing a job safely, it is also the key to performing well on workplace inspections. Workplace Inspections: Ensuring Safety for All Employers should always strive to provide a safe workplace for their employees. As the federal agency responsible for enforcing occupational […]
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. California’s Protection from Wildfire Smoke regulation aims to protect workers throughout the 2019 fire season. Worker Protection from Wildfire Smoke Implemented Following a devastating fire season that impacted much of the state in November of 2018, California adopted an emergency Protection from Wildfire Smoke regulation in July 2019. The […]
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. Under AB 1429, certain California facilities now have extended deadlines for hazardous materials reporting. AB 1429: Reporting Changes Effective Now In 1986, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) established the Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) Program, which prevents or minimizes damage to the public and the environment […]
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. Hazardous waste generators must obtain and maintain the proper State and federal identification numbers. eVQ Background Any business that generates more than 100 kg of RCRA non-acute hazardous waste or more than 1 kg of RCRA acutely hazardous waste or that transports (or offers for transport), treats, or disposes […]
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. While building and fire safety standards were being solidified in the early 1900s, many California business owners initially resisted the changes due to increased costs. This article is part of a special dedicated series that covers California CUPAs and the Unified Program. For a complete overview, see the June […]
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. The UST Program, as part of California’s Unified Program, helps to protect the public and the environment from discharges and releases of hazardous substances from USTs. This article is part of a special dedicated series that covers California CUPAs and the Unified Program. For a complete overview, see the […]
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