OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY HAS BEEN AND CONTINUES TO BE A CHALLENGING ASPECT FOR BUSINESSES OF ALL SIZES AND INDUSTRIES.
With progressive changes from both Federal and California OSHA, coupled with economic variables, employers are challenged with compliance while maintaining a competitive business advantage. Training is one key area that cannot be compromised even in difficult times. The 2012 Safety Expo is presenting a dedicated Regulatory Track of presentations that may be of interest to employers, industry professionals and trade workers.
TUESDAY, APRIL 3 – REGULATORY TRACK SESSIONS
Cal/OSHA Just Showed Up! What Now? 8:00 am – 9:30 am – Marty Tamayo, Cal/OSHA Standards Board – What to do when OSHA knocks on your door; what to say to minimize your exposures; how to prepare for an OSHA inspection; how to appeal citations and fines.
Regulatory Section-Heat and Illness Prevention Program 8:00 am – 9:00 am – Richard DaRosa, Cal/OSHA Consultation – This course is to educate the participants as to the regulatory requirements for an effective Heat Illness Prevention Program (T8 CCR 3395) with the emphasis to the Cal/OSHA Enforcement procedures.
New Ladder Regulation 9:00 am – 11:00 am – Jennifer Martin, State Fund – Did you know there were updates to the Cal/OSHA safety orders on the use, inspection, training, care and maintenance of ladders in 2011? Learn what the changes were and what you need to do to comply with the new regulation.
Cal/OSHA – Dos, Don’ts and Truth 10:00 am – 12 Noon – Rhyanne Truax, Cal/OSHA Consultation – Sacramento District Enforcement – A Cal/OSHA Inspection from the Inspector’s point of view – what you should expect and what you should and should not do; how to keep your inspection from getting expanded; how rumors can hurt you when it comes to inspections.
Regulatory Section-Injury and Illness Prevention Program 10:00 am – 11:00 am – Richard DaRosa, Cal/OSHA Consultation – This course is to educate the participants as to the regulatory requirements for an effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program (T8 CCR 3203) with the emphasis to the Cal/ OSHA Enforcement procedures.
Cal/OSHA Fall Protection – 10:00 am – 11:30 am- John Ford, Cal/OSHA Consultation – Learn what Cal/OSHA expects for compliance with Fall Protection Standards, including fall rescue in commercial and residential construction.
Understanding CDAC – The New Construction Crane Regulations 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Mike Donlon, Cal/OSHA Consultation – Federal OSHA’s Crane and Derrick Advisory Committee (CDAC) developed new crane regulations for the construction industry. Cal/OSHA adopted its own version of these regulations which went into effect on July 7, 2011. There are many changes and new requirements you need to know if you operate, use or work around cranes. Learn what equipment is covered under this new standard and what is excluded. Topics include: general contractor responsibilities; assembly/dis-assembly; working near power lines; crane inspection and certification; wire rope; safety devices; qualification for crane operators, signal persons, and riggers; forklifts used in lifting service; additional proposed changes and more. This critical information is for anyone who works with cranes in the construction industry.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 REGULATORY TRACK SESSIONS
Regulatory Section-Heat and Illness Prevention Program 8:00 am – 9:00 am – Richard DaRosa, Cal/OSHA Consultation – This course is to educate the participants as to the regulatory requirements for an effective Heat Illness Prevention Program (T8 CCR 3395) with the emphasis to the Cal/OSHA Enforcement procedures.
Regulatory Section-Injury and Illness Prevention Program 10:00 am – 11:00 am – Richard DaRosa, Cal/OSHA Consultation – This course is to educate the participants as to the regulatory requirements for an effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program (T8 CCR 3203) with the emphasis to the Cal/OSHA Enforcement procedures.
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