Articles

By Sam K. Abdulaziz & Bruce D. Rudman, Abdulaziz, Grossbart & Rudman

In 1997, Creekridge Townhome’s 61 unit, 11 building structure had its shake roofs replaced with Cedarlite concrete tile roofs.  Later that year, one of the owners sent a letter to the Creekridge Townhome Owners Association, Inc. describing that she had water moisture problems in the second-story bedroom window as a result of the new tile roof.  She also went on to let them know that there were several broken roof tiles.

Find It Easy!  Cal/OSHA Regulation Index.  You can find all Cal/OSHA regulations grouped by topic ("Heat illness" "Postings") on the Dept. of Industrial Relations website.  Go to www.dir.ca.gov, and click on the right column button titled TITLE 8 INDEX.   

Dear Building and Sales Professionals,

Interested in expanding your business to include Home Performance and energy efficiency? Now is the time to learn about energy efficiency for homes.

The $300 million statewide Energy Upgrade California rebate program is set to launch and participating contractors are required to have a certified BPI Analyst on staff.

Safety News from the State Compensation Insurance Fund

The holidays have come and gone, but another season of sharing continues—cold and flu season. In the cold and wet winter weather, people huddle together, close off ventilation from the elements, and share germs with one another. It is not surprising that people are more susceptible to catching a cold (stuffy nose, sneezing, congestion, and sore throat) and the flu (severe cold-like symptoms, fever, headaches, aches & pains, and extreme exhaustion) this time of year.

from the Cal/OSHA Corner, by Mel Davis, Cal/OSHA Adviser, California Chamber of Commerce


I employ fewer than 10 employees. Am I required to have a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program?

All employers in California, including those with only one employee, are required to have a written injury and illness prevention program.