OSHA News Update
December 14, 2022
Find Root Causes During Accident Investigations
OSHA strongly encourages employers to investigate all incidents in which a worker was hurt as well as close calls. Incident investigations that focus on identifying and correcting root causes can improve morale and increase productivity by demonstrating an employer’s commitment to a safe and healthful workplace.

Addressing root causes is necessary to truly understand why an incident occurred, to develop effective corrective actions, and to minimize or eliminate consequences from similar future incidents. Learn More

Also, see OSHA’s Fact Sheet on Root Cause Analysis or visit OSHA's Incident Investigation webpage.
OSHA Can Help Small Businesses Stay Safer
OSHA provides safety and health resources specifically designed for small businesses. Visit OSHA's Helping Small Businesses webpage to find information on complying with OSHA standards and learn more about receiving advice you can trust through OSHA's no-cost and confidential On-Site Consultation Program.

OSHA’s Small Business Safety and Health Handbook summarizes the many benefits of an effective safety and health program, provides self-inspection checklists to help employers identify hazards, and reviews key workplace safety and health resources for small businesses. The Handbook also highlights employee training materials and resources. Learn More
OSHA Highlights Warehousing Hazards and Solutions
Warehouse workers face many hazards, but proper design, planning and training can keep them safe. Potential hazards in this industry include those associated with powered industrial trucks (forklifts), ergonomics, material handling, hazardous chemicals, slip/trip/falls and robotics. The most common injuries are musculoskeletal disorders (mainly from overexertion in lifting and lowering) and being struck by powered industrial trucks and other materials handling equipment. OSHA resources to help in recognizing and controlling warehousing hazards include:
Learn more by visiting OSHA’s Warehousing webpage.
OSHA Publishes New Workers’ Rights Wallet Card
OSHA's new Workers’ Rights: Is Your Employer Putting Your Safety at Risk? wallet card is now available on the OSHA Publications webpage in six languages.
OSHA Issues Whistleblower Protection Fact Sheet
OSHA's Whistleblower Protection Fact Sheet, which outlines the whistleblower statutes enforced by OSHA, is now available on the OSHA Publications webpage
Spotlight on Upcoming OSHA Classes
IN-PERSON | SACRAMENTO, CA
IN-PERSON | LAS VEGAS, NV
VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR-LED (ZOOM)
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VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR-LED (ZOOM)
VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR-LED (ZOOM)
Physical distancing and safety guidelines followed, and class sizes are reduced. Proof of vaccination status required on Pleasanton campus only.
In Region IX OSHA numbered Virtual, Instructor-Led classes offered via Zoom are only available to participants located in California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands. Call 866-936-6742 if you are unsure if this applies to you.
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The OSHA Training Institute Education Center at Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is one of 26 nonprofit organizations in the U.S. selected and authorized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to offer training courses on OSHA standards and occupational safety and health topics to employers and workers. 

We offer OSHA standards-based classes In-Person and Virtual Instructor-Led via Zoom for construction, maritime, disaster site and general industries in California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands. Class sizes are limited, so early registration is strongly advised.
For more information about classes, visit our website, call 866-936-6742 or email otc@clpccd.org.

The OSHA Training Institute Education Center Catalog features information on our training programs, including overviews and class descriptions, enrollment policies and course delivery options. Download the OSHA Training Catalog or Request a Catalog by Mail.

The recommendations in this email are advisory in nature, informational in content, and intended to assist employers in providing a safe and healthful workplace.