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On January 14, 2025, the EPA announced it released the Interim Decision for Ethylene Oxide (EtO), which is a pesticide used on 50% of all sterilized medical devices in the United States and on approximately 30% of dried herbs and spices. “EtO is known to cause cancer, including lymphocytic leukemia, breast cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma and […]
In a letter dated January 13, 2025, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) withdrew its request for a Clean Air Act (CAA) waiver for its Advanced Clean Fleet Regulation. The original request sought a waiver to allow the state to enact rules to require all medium- and heavy-duty trucks operating within the Golden State to […]
Morgan Alexander doesn’t believe in shying away from challenges. In fact, he embraces them and encourages other safety professionals to do the same. Alexander is the health and safety manager at ViWinTech Windows & Doors, a Kentucky-based manufacturer with over 300 employees. He joined the company about two-and-a-half years ago, and his duties include overseeing […]
In sunset actions before leaving office, the Biden administration announced the selection of 105 applications for the Community Change Grants Program, totaling nearly $1.6 billion in awards, to advance local, on-the-ground projects that reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience, and build community capacity. Funded by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the Community Change Grants Program […]
Employers performing cleanup work following the recent Los Angeles and Ventura County fires are subject to California’s workplace safety and health regulations, according to the state’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). The state workplace safety and health agency recently updated its guidelines for fire cleanup. The safety hazards of fire cleanup include demolition, […]
Even as more women work in safety, the issue of gender bias remains a major concern. Whether it’s lower salaries, fewer job opportunities, or a lack of resources, gender bias has put women at a clear disadvantage in the workplace. Fortunately, there is guidance available to help women in safety avoid these roadblocks. Gender bias […]
Exacerbated by strong, dry Santa Ana winds; low humidity; dry vegetation; and a long period with scarce rainfall, to date, the recent fires in the Los Angeles area of California have resulted in at least 28 fatalities; consumed more than 40,000 acres; and damaged more than 17,000 structures. Approximately 200,000 people were ordered to evacuate, […]
The California wildfires have finally been contained, according to CAL FIRE, but the after-effects will be felt in the Los Angeles area and beyond for years. The fires caused 29 deaths and destroyed more than 16,000 structures, causing billions in damages. The FireAid benefit concert last night raised millions for fire relief, but there’s a […]
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) raised its maximum penalties for regulatory, general, willful, or repeat safety and health violations, the agency announced January 27. Cal/OSHA is a division of the state’s Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). The state workplace safety and health agency set the following maximum penalties: The agency is […]
In a news release, the EPA recently announced it fined The Cliff Corp. and Grupo Caribe, LLC, a total of $50,000 for violations of the Clean Water Act (CWA) relating to their ongoing construction project for an 86-villa development in the Borinquen Ward of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. “The companies failed to comply with a water […]