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Environmental, Health, & Safety News

Reporting Injuries to Cal/OSHA

April 25, 2022

Cal/OSHA continues to issue a substantial number of citations at California K-12 public schools, including schools in Sonoma County, for failing to report “serious” injuries, illnesses, and fatalities immediately.  “Immediately”…

California Employers Required To Implement Workplace Violence Prevention Plan By July 1, 2024

April 21, 2024

Employers in California will be required to establish, implement, and maintain a written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan  (WVPP), as mandated by California Labor Code Section 6401.9. It’s important to note…

​CDPH Health Guidance for Schools on Sports and Strenuous Activities During Extreme Heat

September 12, 2023

The California Department of Public Health provides essential guidance on handling extreme heat situations in schools. Understanding the associated risks is crucial with the rise of extreme heat events. Heat…

Model COVID-19 Prevention Procedures (CPP)  

July 3, 2023

Download the Model COVID-19 Prevention Procedures June 2023 (.docx) In California, all employers are required to establish, implement, and maintain an effective, written Injury and Illness Prevention (IIPP) program that…