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The following list summarizes the environmental health and safety requirements in the State of California. Each applicable requirement is linked to a synopsis of the regulation and a list of required program elements. Click the program title to read the synopsis. An appendix of definitions and abbreviations is listed at the end of this page.
Employee Training Management. Timely and effective training is one of the more visible aspects of any good safety program. This requires the ability to track and manage what employees need training and when. A safety committee may be established, committee members and supervisors need to be trained on their responsibilities and the rights of the employees to effectively implement, enforce and manage these safety programs. An employee safety-training matrix should be developed to help determine what programs and training need to be maintained. In addition to the above programs, all of which have specific training requirements, the following list highlights several other potential topics that require training, but do not need formal written programs or policies.
Crane & Hoist. Employees who use cranes and hoists need to be trained annually.
Forklift Safety. New forklift regulations came into effect July 1, 2000. As a result, all employees who drive forklift(s) must be properly certified in forklift safety. This now includes hands-on proficiency training. This is a tri-annual re-certification requirement (every 3 years).
Hazardous Waste. If any personnel handle hazardous waste they must meet annual training requirements.
Machine Tool. If any personnel use machine tools in shops they must be trained in the machines' proper use, guarding requirements, and pinch-point requirements.
First Aid/CPR. If personnel routinely work at facilities where emergency medical assistance is not available within 2 minutes the Client shall designate selected personnel to be trained in First Aid/CPR.
Fire Extinguishers. If any personnel are expected to use portable fire extinguishers they must be trained on proper use annually.
In conclusion, these are "living" safety programs, which require regular review and modifications as necessary. Developing, implementing and maintaining these various programs as well as the employee training is crucial to and municipality doing business in California. It is recommended that a Safety Committee be established, or a safety officer be appointed and be empowered to prioritize, review, recommend and update each program as necessary. They should provide oversight in conducting periodic inspections and monitoring corrective actions and ensure all personnel receive the appropriate safety training for their job function. A draft of a recommended safety committee, and its charter is available from Du-All Safety.
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29 CFR 1910 |
Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations - the Federal OSHA regulations |
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8 CCR |
Title 8, California Code of Regulations - the Cal/OSHA regulations |
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CPR |
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
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Confined Space |
A space big enough to enter, with limited openings, and not intended for continuous occupancy |
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COSP |
Code(s) of Safe Practice |
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EPA |
Environmental Protection Agency, a Federal agency |
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HMBP |
Hazardous Material Business Plan - required for quantities above certain levels of a hazardous material |
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HMMP |
Hazardous Material Management Plan - required for any quantities of a hazardous material |
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IIPP |
Injury and Illness Prevention Program, required by Senate Bill 198; took effect July 1, 1991 |
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LEL |
Lower Explosive Limit - a percentage of a flammable material below which it will not burn |
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NIOSH |
National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health. A department of the US Centers for Disease Control, it does research and suggests guidelines for exposure control, but is not a regulatory agency. |
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OSHA |
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a part of the Federal Department of Labor. Also Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, the law passed by Congress establishing the Occupational Safety and health Administration. |
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OSHA 200 Log |
required by Federal OSHA; one line for each recordable injury |
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OSHA 300 Log |
updated version of the 200 Log in to be used beginning 2002 |
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PPE |
Personal Protective Equipment - examples: gloves, respirators, hearing protectors |
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UEL |
Upper Explosive Limit - a percentage of a flammable material above which it will not burn. |