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What is CAL OSHA? DOSH, also referred to as CAL/OSHA, stands for “The Division of Occupational Safety and Health of California.” It was formed shortly after federal OSHA was formed, three years later in 1973 under the California Occupational Safety & Health Act. It includes a state plan that has been approved by federal OSHA […]

What Does “Hazard” Mean? In regards to the workplace, a hazard is any source of potential danger or harm. If there is any chance that something in the workplace can cause harm or adverse effects on you or the people around it, then it is considered a hazard. It is possible as well that certain […]

The Need for a Safe Workplace Safety at work is an ever-growing concern. In recent years, workplace accidents account for nearly 5,000 deaths annually. Although this number is outrageously high, it’s still an improvement from the past. Up until the 1970s, safety measures were a low priority in the workplace. Most companies didn’t implement safety […]

Why Safety Training? Thousands of work-related injuries and deaths can be attributed to one very big issue: a lack of proper safety training. Not only will proper safety training protect employees from incidents, it is also required by law that OSHA compliant safety training be provided by all employers for their employees.  Safety training is […]

Since COVID-19 started in 2020, California’s laws and regulations have undergone some serious changes, especially regarding how people operate in the workplace. For example, many schools and businesses require masks or temperature scans before allowing employees and students to start the day. Other places closed down altogether. In the last 2 years, California has adapted […]

Safety should always be a high priority in the workplace. Whether that be in construction, maritime, railroad, or even in an office setting, every workplace has hazards that need dealing with.  In America alone, the workplace accounts for one death every 90 minutes. This doesn’t include the amount of severe or even crippling injuries that […]

Compliance Certification The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) creates and enforces standards for workplace safety. All organizations and individuals are required to comply with these standards, as well as any other safety laws that apply to their industries. Employers are required to “provide a workplace free from serious recognized hazards” (OSHA). This is called […]

Our OSHA compliant safety training courses Construction and extraction injuries killed 976 civilian employees in 2020, according to the U.S. census. That number was second only to the 1,128 fatalities in the “transportation and material moving” category. Non-fatal construction injuries and illnesses numbered around 165,300—nearly 500 cases per day. And that’s a lot of missed […]

According to statistics, farming is among the most dangerous occupations in the world! It accounts for hundreds of deaths each year, caused by the many hazards that can be found in the work environment. Farming hazards can spring from conditions such as out-of-date equipment, dangerous tools, toxic gasses, muscular-skeletal injuries, and more. Along with the […]

What are Bloodborne Pathogens? Bloodborne pathogens (BBP) are microorganisms that can infect any living organism and travel through the blood. They take the form of bacteria or viruses and can carry diseases such as HIV, AIDS, or HBV.  What is an Exposure Control Plan? An Exposure Control Plan (ECP) is a written document detailing procedures […]

The Six S’s of Safe Backing Up There is a safe way to backup all vehicles, whether they are simple company cars or heavy machines like bulldozers or boom trucks. Backing up simply refers to any situation in which a driver needs to drive in reverse. The six S’s of backing up are important to […]

What are Confined Spaces? Confined spaces are tight areas or containers that aren’t necessarily designed for people to enter but are possible for people to enter. Entries and exits of confined spaces are small and difficult to maintain. Regardless, it is sometimes necessary for employees to work within confined spaces depending on their occupation.  An […]