The language in Section 3396 that determines whether an employer’s workplace is covered by the new regulation can be confusing. Ultimately, there are two main temperatures that matter for employers ...

Cal/OSHA is urging employers across California to take steps to prevent heat illness as one of the year's first heat waves ...

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Farmworkers in Easton were hard at work on Friday pulling grape leaves. Many of them ensured their bodies were covered and kept bottles of water with them, which is ...

In midwinter, we focus more on heat retention than heat prevention – even in San Diego. But on Nov. 27, 2024, Cal/OSHA fined Parkwood Landscape Maintenance in Van Nuys $276,425 for willfully violating ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 618 people die from extreme heat each year in the U.S. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — With the severe heat arriving comes concerns with ...

On March 21, the CalOSHA Standards Board unanimously voted to adopt heat illness prevention regulations for indoor places of employment. The implementation of the regulations is currently uncertain ...

Exercising in summer can increase the risk of dehydration.here are smart workout tips to stay hydrated, prevent heat-related illness and exercise safely during hot weather.

As we head into the summer months, the temperature begins to rise and pose challenges for companies and their workers. Concerns about heat-related illnesses in the workplace have become a focus for ...

This program applies to all University of Nevada, Reno employees who may be exposed to working conditions that create a reasonable likelihood of heat illness. This includes both indoor and outdoor ...