from Ted Schwartz, Safety/Training Manager, HR Ideas
President Barack Obama's proposed 2011 budget would boost spending to combat workers safety issues and the protection of workers in the workplace amongst other priorities. These budget consideration will not only increase the federal government’s oversight of labor violations but also put more OSHA inspectors in the field. Separate legislation is currently being considered to in some cases, almost double OSHA fines.
By David Kalb, President of Capitol Services, Inc.
When your company holds multiple licenses which one do you use to bid a job? If you choose incorrectly another contractor will likely find reason to protest the award. Visit the CSLB and meet the newest Board members…
By David W. Floren, Esq.
My annual drive to Yosemite National Park from the San Francisco Bay Area takes me through a place called Chinese Camp in Tuolemne County. Chinese Camp was a mining town back in 1849 and now is called a “census-designated place” with a population of less than 200. As I found out, no place is too small for a mechanic’s lien dispute.
Is my company required to post the Form 300 beginning February 1?
If your company had 10 or fewer employees at all times during the last calendar year, your company does not need to keep Cal/OSHA injury and illness records.
This exemption also applies if your company’s Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is included in Table 1 of Article 2 of the regulations adopted by California’s Division of Labor Statistics and Research and enforced by Cal/OSHA.
From Kevin Pedrotti, Legislative Advocate, Golden State Builders Exchanges
Building Standards Commission Passes Green Building Code
The struggling Bay Area economy received a big boost thanks to the BART Board, whose historic vote on December 10, 2009, means BART customers will finally have a swift, world-class train-to-plane connection between the Coliseum BART Station and the Oakland Airport.
When you think about workplace safety, you probably focus on the responsibilities that employees have to work safely. But don’t forget, they have rights, too.
The Occupational Safety and Health Act gives your employees 14 specific workplace rights. Workers have the right to: