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During this National Poison Prevention Week, March 17-23, learn about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's requirements for keeping workers safe around chemical hazards and toxic substances in the workplace: osha.gov/chemical-hazards

California’s outdoor heat regulation remains a top enforcement priority for the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). Join this Ogletree Deakins webinar for an update on Cal/OSHA’s enforcement activity and best practices for compliance. The speakers will discuss the significance of the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board’s vote in favor of the proposed indoor heat standard after removing the issue from the agenda, and how Cal/OSHA may address heat-related issues under the Injury and Illness Prevention Program regulation.

Are You Prepared? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has taken a significant step towards protecting workers from heat-related illness with its proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Standard. Incorporate digital temperature reader signs into your heat hazard program for real-time heat monitoring and clear communication of heat risks to workers.

⚠️ Breaking News ⚠️ On June 20, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board approved California Code of Regulations, Title 8, section 3396, “Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment”. This standard applies to most workplaces where the indoor temperature reaches 82°F. It establishes required safety measures for indoor workplaces to prevent worker exposure to risk of heat illness. This standard went into effect on July 23, 2024. https://lnkd.in/gZArTuhS #cmrris #riskmanagement #workplacesafety #OSHA #California

👷 #EHS pros know the importance of #respiratory protection but do they know the elements that should be in a #respiratoryprotection program as we close #RespiratoryProtectionWeek? Check out these tips in our #infographic. https://bit.ly/3ZbaNfV National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, U.S. Department of Labor

Reduce injuries and illness caused by insects and snakes by educating workers and providing appropriate protection. Check out this article for tips from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration that you can share with your crews to help lower the risks of these outdoor hazards: https://ow.ly/JYV850RjnYf

The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board approved new regulations for indoor heat illness prevention! 🌡️ Title 8, section 3396 of the California Code of Regulations now mandates safety measures for workplaces where the indoor temperature hits 82°F. This standard, effective July 23, 2024, aims to protect workers from heat illness risks. #WorkplaceSafety #HeatIllnessPrevention #CaliforniaRegulations #EmployeeWellbeing

Some great advice from Spencer Pizzani, CIH to keep in mind for your heat safety program, especially with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's recent proposed rulemaking. #heatsafety #industrialhygiene #safetyprogram #heatstress #heatstrain #workersafety

April 28th marks World Day for Safety & Health, a day dedicated to preventing occupational accidents and diseases worldwide🌍. Let's come together to raise awareness and promote a culture of safety in our workplaces, reducing work-related deaths and injuries. Remember: safety is everyone's responsibility. Together, we can create a safer and healthier workplace for all🤗. #WorldDayofOccupationalHealthandSafety #WorkplaceSafety #SJCG

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