News Update
August 10, 2022
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SAFE + SOUND Week, part of a nationwide campaign sponsored by OSHA and other safety partners, is being held next week, August 15-21. This annual event recognizes the successes of workplace health and safety programs and offers valuable information and ideas on how to keep America's workers safe.
If your company has an established safety and health program, SAFE + SOUND Week gives you the opportunity to recognize and share your safety successes. If not, next week is a perfect time to get a safety and health program started. OSHA has created a new Safety and Health Programs Step-by-Step Guide as a resource for employers.
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Core Elements of a Safety and Health Program |
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Management provides the leadership, vision and resources to implement an effective workplace safety and health program. OSHA challenges managers to participate in SAFE + SOUND Week by showing how you Lead with Safety.
Identify a pressing safety or health issue in your workplace and take steps to address it today! Learn More
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Safety Stu and Sofia invite you to participate in SAFE + SOUND Week next week, August 15-21, by focusing on your organization's safety and health program. Learn more by visiting our YouTube Channel.
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Updated In-Person OSHA Class Schedule |
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Updated Virtual Zoom OSHA Class Schedule |
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Safe Storage and Handling of Hazardous Materials is Essential to Worker Safety |
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The safe storage and handling of hazardous materials is essential to any workplace safety program, and workers should know how to store and handle hazardous materials. In order to prevent injuries, fires and other hazardous conditions, employers should establish basic procedures and guidelines for workers, including:
- Be cautious, plan ahead, understand what could go wrong and pay close attention to what you’re doing while you work.
- Always use required PPE that has been inspected carefully before each use.
- Make sure all containers are properly labeled and that hazardous material is stored in appropriate containers. Report damaged containers or illegible labels to your supervisor.
- Read labels and safety data sheets (SDSs) before using any material to make sure you understand hazards and precautions.
- Use all materials solely for their intended purpose.
- Store all materials properly in ventilated, dry and cool areas.
- Learn about emergency procedures and equipment, including evacuation procedures, emergency reporting and procedures for dealing with fires and spills.
Knowledge and training will help ensure that workers are safe while storing and handling hazardous materials.
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The VPPPA Safety+ Symposium is the only national educational event for VPP worksites to achieve and maintain safety and health excellence. Safety+ offers VPP participants the chance to engage with fellow attendees to exchange ideas and perspectives. Learn More
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Spotlight on In-Person OSHA Classes |
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Spotlight on Virtual Zoom OSHA Classes |
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This course is designed for those interested in teaching OSHA's 10-hour and 30-hour construction safety and health outreach classes.
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This 1-day course is designed as an awareness course for employers and employees and provides an introduction to common health hazards that are encountered in the workplace.
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Physical distancing and safety guidelines followed, and class sizes are reduced. Proof of vaccination status required on Pleasanton campus only.
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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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5860 Owens Drive
3rd Floor
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Phone: 866-936-6742
Fax: 925-460-0133
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is authorized by OSHA to offer occupational safety and health training to workers, supervisors and employers.
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. In-person classes follow safety protocols, and class sizes are limited, so early registration is strongly advised.
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The recommendations in this email are advisory in nature, informational in content, and intended to assist employers in providing a safe and healthful workplace.
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