Aggression in Social Services Workplaces Discusses how to develop a plan to protect workers and clients from aggression and violence.
American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Describes the aspects of the Americans With Disabilities Act, which requires employers to provide equal job opportunities to a qualified individual with a disability.
Auto Repair Shop Describes the basic hazards and control measures that need to be implemented in repair shops.
Auto Repair Shop (Spanish) Spanish version. Describes the basic hazards and control measures that need to be implemented in repair shops.
Automotive Safety - Vehicle Lifts Provides general safety guidelines for in-ground and above-ground vehicle lifts in the auto service industry. Also discusses the training mechanics need to have to operate hydraulic lifts.
Automotive Safety - Vehicle Lifts (Spanish) Spanish version. Provides general safety guidelines for in-ground and above ground vehicle lifts in the auto service industry. Also discusses the training mechanics need to have to operate hydraulic lifts.
Automotive Service Pit Safety Safe operating procedures for vehicle repair and service shops that utilize OSHA designed service pits, which are used by auto service technicians.
Automotive Service Pit Safety (Spanish) Spanish version. Safe operating procedures for vehicle repair and service shops that utilize OSHA designed service pits, which are used by auto service technicians.
Bloodborne Pathogens Assists employers in implementing a bloodborne pathogen program to protect employees from contracting infectious diseases.
California Permits - Excavations, Trenches, Construction and Demolition Explains the permits that are required for various projects. Lists projects that necessitate an annual permit and those that require a project permit.
California Proposition 65 The safe drinking water act, Proposition 65, discusses the requirements imposed on California employers with ten or more employees
Cell Phone Use While Driving Discusses the dangers of using a cell phone (even hands-free) while driving and cell phone accident liability issues.
Chromium VI OSHA standards for occupational exposures to chromium VI. Discusses periodic monitoring required, exposure limits, compliance methods, and frequency of medical exams.
Construction Safety Programs Discusses the essential elements for a successful construction safety program.
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Restaurants Explains what needs to be included in an Emergency Preparedness Plan to address a variety of threats and emergencies that can occur in the workplace.
Emergency Preparedness Plan (Spanish) Spanish version. Discusses the components of an Emergency Preparedness Plan that needs to specifically designed for each workplace.
Employee Safety Orientation Discusses steps an employer needs to take ensure a new employee understands the safety rules and procedures.
Employee Turnover - Effects on Employees Employee turnover has a substantial impact on business and can negatively affect employee safety and morale. Discusses ways of minimizing the impact of turnover.
Ergonomics - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Recommends an ergonomic management program to prevent and reduce exposures to musculoskeletal injuries, especially carpal tunnel syndrome, which is caused by repetitive motion.
Ergonomics Standard - Title 8, General Safety Orders Cal OSHA standard application to a job, process, or operation where a repetitive motion injury (RMI) has occurred.
Forklift Operator Training Reviews OSHA operation training requirements and driver evaluation for forklift operators.
Forklift Operator Training (Spanish) Spanish version. Reviews OSHA operation training requirements and driver evaluation for forklift operators.
Hazardous Materials Business Plans - California State laws require all businesses that handle greater than minimum quantities of hazardous materials to prepare an inventory of those substances and to establish business plans for emergency response to a release of a hazardous substance.
Hazardous Materials Communication Program Provides an overview of the requirements of the General Industry Safety Order of the State of California. Employers are required to develop and maintain a written list of hazardous substances used.
Housekeeping for Restaurants Provides general good housekeeping guidelines and practices for restaurants in order to reduce hazards and improve efficiency.
Housekeeping for Restaurants (Spanish) Spanish version. Provides general good housekeeping guidelines and practices for restaurants in order to reduce hazards and improve efficiency.
Injury Prevention in Childcare A guide for employees to avoid back injuries when working with children.
Job Safety Analysis Explains the purpose and uses of a Job Safety Analysis, a pro-active assessment tool that identifies hazards and risks before they occur.
Ladder Safety Lists factors to consider when purchasing or selecting a ladder to perform certain tasks.
Ladder Safety (Spanish) Spanish version. Lists factors to consider when purchasing or selecting a ladder to perform certain tasks.
Lockout Tagout Procedures for Maintenance Staff Stresses the importance of written lockout/tagout procedures for employees to follow to avoid serious injury or death. Includes regulatory requirements easy-to-follow procedures.
Lockout-Tagout-Blockout Procedures for creating a safety program to blockout or lockout machinery prior to repair work to prevent serious injury or death.
Lockout-Tagout-Blockout (Spanish) Spanish version. Procedures for creating a safety program to blockout or lockout machinery prior to repair work to prevent serious injury or death.
Machine Guarding - General Safety - with check list A brief introduction about the importance of inspecting machinery for appropriate guarding. Machine operators must be protected from machine moving parts or processes that can create serious injury.
Machine Guarding - General Safety (Spanish) Spanish version. A brief introduction about the importance of inspecting machinery for appropriate guarding. Machine operators must be protected from machine moving parts or processes that can create serious injury.
Machine Shop Safety - Getting Started Stresses the importance of training employees to safely operate the machinery to which they are assigned. Training should also include written procedures.
Manual Material Handling Control Measures Explains what engineering and administrative controls can be put in place to reduce Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMIs).
Medical Services - First Aid Requirements Describes various first-aid services that must be supplied at a worksite, which is not located close to an independent medical facility.
Mounting and Demounting a Wheel or Tire Recommendations for preventing injuries when performing heavy lifting tasks of removing wheels and tires from SUVs and big trucks with plus-sized wheel and tires.
Nanotechnology - Possible Effects Defines nanotechnology and of the possible effects of nanomaterials finding their way into a wide range of end products and uses. Suggests some controls and protective equipment and provides references for additional information.
Noise Control Discusses excessive noise exposures and summarizes requirements of a hearing conservation program.
Posting Requirements Lists federal and state posting requirements for employers. Employers are required to maintain and update state and federal labor law postings defining mandated rights and benefits of employees.
Posting Requirements (Spanish) Spanish version. Lists federal and state posting requirements for employers. Employers are required to maintain and update state and federal labor law postings defining mandated rights and benefits of employees.
Pressurized Gas Cylinders Explains the danger of a broken cylinder. Describes how to store and move them as well as how to handle cylinders that are in use.
Pressurized Gas Cylinders (Spanish) Spanish version. Explains the danger of a broken cylinder. Describes how to store and move them as well as how to handle cylinders that are in use.
Preventing Cuts and Lacerations in Restaurants (Spanish) Spanish version. Tips for preventing cuts and punctures when using sharp tools in restaurants.
Preventing Injuries - Restaurants and Food Services Industries Tips for preventing cuts and punctures when using sharp tools in restaurants.
Proposition 65 (Spanish) Spanish version. The safe drinking water act, Proposition 65, discusses the requirements imposed on California employers with ten or more employees.
Reporting Requirements for Serious Injuries, Illness, or Death California employers are required to report immediately to the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) any serious injury or illness, or death of an employee.
Respiratory Protection Program Respiratory protection is needed in industry to guard again toxic chemicals, nuisance dusts, and oxygen deficiency. This bulletin provides useful respiratory protection program elements.
Restaurant Employee Security (Spanish) Spanish version. Provides basic guidelines to deter violence in the workplace.
Restaurant Food Handling Safety General guidelines to help restaurant operators set up safe food handling procedures.
Restaurant Food Handling Safety (Spanish) Spanish version. General guidelines to help restaurant operators set up safe food handling procedures.
Restaurant Kitchen Safety Provides some basic guidelines for preventing injuries in a restaurant kitchen.
Restaurant Kitchen Safety (Spanish) Spanish version. Some basic guidelines for preventing injuries in a restaurant kitchen.
Restaurant Safety Restaurant managers and employees need to share responsibilities for controlling hazards that can lead to serious injury. Bulletin covers various responsibilities and safe practices.
Restaurant Safety Checklist A detailed safety checklist to help ensure safe working conditions at a commercial establishment serving food.
Restaurant Safety Checklist (Spanish) Spanish version. A detailed safety checklist to help ensure safe working conditions at a commercial establishment serving food.
Safe Driving Control Measures Employers need to select, train and education defensive drivers. Lists control measures to reduce loss exposure.
Safe Serving and Busing Operations for Restaurants Tips on planning, training, and implementation of basic safety rules for employees who perform serving and busing functions in busy restaurants.
Safe Serving and Busing Operations for Restaurants (Spanish) Spanish version. Tips on planning, training, and implementation of basic safety rules for employees who perform serving and busing functions in busy restaurants.
Safety Footwear Discusses the hazards of various industries, types of protective footwear, the requirements for protective footwear and how to select footwear that meets performance standards.
Safety Observation & Documentation Forms An OSHA required program to reinforce safe behaviors and correct unsafe ones. A form is attached so you can document safety observation and counseling.
Serious and Willful Misconduct Defines “serious and willful misconduct”, explains who will be responsible, and who pays the extra compensation if the employer is found guilty.
Serious Violations - CA Labor Code 6432 This law makes significant revisions to the legal standard in the Calif. Labor Code Section 6432 defining a serious violation. Also explains the effects of this law on employers and what they need to do.
Silica Hazards Describes the types of silica found in the workplace, the health hazards and exposure limits.
Single and Multi-Piece Wheel Safety Lists the OSHA required safe operating procedures of single piece wheels and multi-piece wheels.
Social Worker Safety - Visiting Clients Explains the preparation that needs to take place throughout the stages of case management that help protect a social worker.
Storage Rack Safety Makes recommendations for designing storage areas, building storage racks, and maintaining safety around racks and storage areas.
Storage Rack Safety (Spanish) Spanish version. Makes recommendations for designing storage areas, building storage racks, and maintaining safety around racks and storage areas.
Supervisor's Accident Investigation Report It's important to investigate all accidents to determine the causes and to take corrective action to ensure they are not repeated. The attached chart helps identify causes of accidents and suggests corrective action to control them.
The Computer Mouse Tips to help prevent the development of musculoskeletal disorders from extensive use of the computer mouse. Offers equipment options.
The Good Samaritan Law California's "Good Samaritan Law" protects the average person from liability if he or she attempts to give emergency cardiac care.
The Importance of Good Housekeeping Good housekeeping can lead to customer goodwill, employee safety, and fire prevention. It can help prevent injuries, property damage and waste. An good housekeeping program is a basic safety practice for building and facilities maintenance.
Tips on Lifting (Spanish) Spanish version. Sound advice for various lifting tasks to help prevent back injuries.
Trenching and Shoring Cal OSHA Safety Orders Sections 1539 to 1543, Excavations, Trenches and Earthwork, define the responsibilities of a “Competent Person.”
Trips and Falls in the Office Describes causes of falls and trips in the office and rules to follow to prevent fall injuries.
Utility Knife Safety Covers various causes of utility knife injuries and explains how to prevent serious lacerations. Also describes how to choose knives with safety features.
Utility Knife Safety (Spanish) Spanish version. Covers various causes of utility knife injuries and explains how to prevent serious lacerations. Also describes how to choose knives with safety features.
Valley Fever - Coccidioidomycosis Describes Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever)—how it is transmitted, the symptoms, control measures, and more.
Wellness Program Discusses the elements of an effective workplace wellness program to help employees stay healthy and productive on the job.