Voluntary program evaluates safety practices at mines and quarries across the state.
Cal/OSHA is prompting employers to protect indoor and outdoor workers as temperatures climb into the triple digits.
Five airport cleaning workers died in a tarmac crash, emphasizing the vital role of runway arresting technology and ground safety controls.
Twelve skilled building trades unions have joined the program for curriculum evaluations.
New resources highlight occupational illness trends and provide safety and health committees with practical strategies for identifying and preventing workplace hazards.
Thirty-five state employees helped protect first responders and recovery crews by distributing PPE, fitting safety equipment and monitoring air quality in the aftermath of the World Trade Center attacks.
Safe lifting involves more than technique. Workplace design, load positioning and ergonomic solutions can help workers keep loads closer and reduce physical strain.
Prosecutors allege the company sold OSHA and Site Safety Training cards to individuals who had not completed required construction safety courses.
The U.S. has approximately 17,000 abandoned underground mines and 56,000 abandoned surface mines.
Employers and safety professionals across the nation will pause work on Sept 14 to raise awareness for mental health in construction.