OSHA News Release! 2021 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Released

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the 2021 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, which recorded 5,190 fatal work injuries in the United States in 2021, a nearly 9 percent increase from 2020. Black and Latino workers also had fatality rates disproportionately higher than their co-workers.

OSHA Assistant Secretary Doug Parker called the findings, “a call to action for OSHA, employers and other stakeholders to redouble our collective efforts to make our nation’s workplaces safer.”

For more information, please see the OSHA News Release.

Operation Birthday Hug - Sending Birthday and Christmas Cards to Active Military Personnel

December 6th, 2022 - ehsInc sponsored a National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) event where ehsInc CEO Marjorie Del Toro along with NAWIC members helped sign Birthday and Christmas cards for active military service men and women.

We want to thank NAWIC for allowing us to do this during their holiday event. 100's of cards were signed and sent out.

Click here to learn more about ehsInc Cares Outreach Programs.

HAZWOPER Certification Training - We Got You

OSHA requires HAZWOPER certification training for any employee exposed or potentially exposed to hazardous substances.

We offer several different level courses. We incorporate hands-on exercises to all initial level HAZWOPER courses.

Who wants to suit up with us? Clicker HERE to request a free quote.

ehsInc CEO Marjorie Del Toro Recognized at the Young Community Developers EPA JRT Cohort 20 Graduation Ceremony

It has been an honor to be part of the Young Community Developers (YCD) Environmental Protection Agency Job Readiness Training (EPA JRT) for the last 10 years. This experience has given us the opportunity to provide impactful training for 20 cohorts!

In partnership with Hunters Point Family, the YCD EPA JRT is a 12-week hands-on training program. Participants earn eight (8) certifications during this program, as well as career support and career placement assistance.

Congratulations to our CEO Ms. Marjorie Del Toro, who was recognized for her part in keeping the workforce safe in the San Francisco area.

Learn more about YCD: https://www.ycdjobs.org/

Top Ten OSHA Violations for Fiscal Year 2022

Top Ten OSHA Violations for Fiscal Year 2022 is out!

Fall Protection General Requirements tops the list yet again and Hazard Communication jumps from No. 5 to No. 2.

Download our free infographic: https://www.ehsinc.org/osha-top-10

Work Zone Safety - Traffic Control and Flagger Training

Work zones play a key role in maintaining and upgrading our Nation's roadways. Lets respect the orange.

Our traffic control and flagger classes are designed for workers who work in/around work zones. We cover the MUTCD requirements and incorporate hands-on practical training.

Contact us today: https://www.ehsinc.org/quote-form

OSHA Offers New Hot Line for Suicide Prevention - Call 988

In September each year, mental health organizations and people across the United States raise awareness for suicide prevention. In 2019, there were 307 workplace fatalities by suicide, the highest level on record.

If you're having trouble coping with work-related stress, talk with someone who can help.

Call the new three-digit dialing code 988 or find online chat at 988lifeline.org/chat

Learn more: https://www.osha.gov/preventingsuicides

We will be closed on Labor Day

Our offices will be close Monday, September 5, 2022, to help celebrate the American labor movement and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States.

Feeling HOT HOT HOT!

Have you had enough heat stress prevention awareness training? The answer should always be NEVER!

You could never have enough training on over exposure to the sun when working outdoors. This topic is a focal point for OSHA and it should be for you as well.

Feel free to download our safety talk handout on Heat Illness Prevention by clicking on the image here.

Remember to brief your workers before exposing them to outdoor work on the importance of taking cool-down preventative rest breaks, staying hydrated, and accessing shade.

Your workers should also know how to recognize the symptoms of the different types of heat illnesses and know what to do in the event of an emergency.

One last thing, your employer is required to have a Heat Stress Prevention written program developed and implemented and all affected employees must read it and have access to it.

Contact us today to get your next class schedule and to help develop your safety written program!

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Board Chair Marjorie Del Toro Re-Elected By The California Underground Safety Board

Irvine, CA, May 12, 2022 - We are pleased to announce on May 09, 2022, Marjorie Del Toro, CEO of ehs International, Inc. (ehsInc), was re-elected unanimously as Chair of the Dig Safe Board. Del Toro is the Board’s 3rd chair, 2nd female chair, 1st Latina/Latino chair. Del Toro was appointed by Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. on December 18, 2017 (two-year term), and reappointed by Governor Brown on January 02, 2019 for a four-year term.

"I am honored to be re-elected to serve as Chair on the California Underground Safety Board of Directors," said Marjorie Del Toro. "During my term on the Board, I am looking to continue our charge to improve the public's safety and of workers in subsurface operations. We will continue to put forward policy suggestions to address some of the challenges at job sites around California."

The California Underground Safety Board (Division of The CA Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety) - was created by the Dig Safe Act of 2016 to investigate accidents, develop excavation safety standards, and coordinate education and outreach programs. Members are charged with overseeing the safety of excavations around buried utilities by coordinating the state's education and outreach efforts, investigating accidents to determine their causes, setting standards for safe excavation, and ensuring the state's safe excavation laws are followed.

Full Press Release

OSHA Launches National Emphasis Program (NEP) on Outdoor and Indoor Heat Hazards

OSHA is launching a targeted program to protect workers across the nation from the increasing threat of heat-related illness.

So, what exactly is the National Emphasis Program (NEP) on heat?

OSHA will proactively inspect more than 70 high-risk industries in indoor and outdoor work settings when the National Weather Service has issued a heat warning or advisory for a local area.🥵☀️

The NEP was in effect on April 8th, 2022, and will remain in effect for three years unless canceled or extended by a superseding directive.

For more information click here.

Join OSHA's movement by getting your staff trained on Heat Stress Prevention.

We offer in-person and virtual instructor-led training for Heat Stress Prevention as well as Heat Stress Prevention Written Program Development.

Click on this link to contact us today!

We're having a blast at the 2022 CWEA Annual Conference in Sacramento

 

ehsInc Team Member Kennedy Dena is out in Sacramento representing ehsInc. We are proud members of CWEA.

Do you work in the water waste/water industry and need a networking outlet?   

Learn more about CWEA.

Clients Get Complimentary Online Access to Training Records and Certifications

Tired of shuffling through paperwork in search of that one needed training record? Get rid of those old cabinets and stacked boxes!

Our online training management system we've named Client Member Portal (CMP) gives our clients complimentary access to organized and secure real-time training activity and records. It also offers students 24/7 access via any web-enabled device to view/download their training records.

For more information visit: https://www.ehsinc.org/cmp

OSHA Increases Violation Costs

OSHA’s maximum penalties for serious and other-than-serious violations will increase from $13,653 per violation to $14,502 per violation. The maximum penalty for willful or repeated violations will increase from $136,532 per violation to $145,027 per violation.

For more information click on the graphic or here.

President/CEO Marjorie Del Toro named Pacific Southwest Region Safety Chair for the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)

Our President/CEO, Marjorie Del Toro, was named Pacific Southwest Region Safety Chair for the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC).

Congratulations!

Click here for full Press Release

CAL/OSHA Top 25 Most Cited Violations - Lack of Safety Written Programs Tops!

Cal/OSHA has released their top 25 list of most cited violations for fiscal year 2020. As you can see from the chart, a lack of safety written programs was the top reason for being cited.

When it comes to a healthy safety program, developing written safety plans for serious topics always comes first. Once the written plan has been developed, it is now time to implement it as part of your annual employee safety training. Best way to tackle this is to incorporate the written plan as part of the training topic curriculum.

Another important component to written programs and employee safety training is the monitoring and inspections of your workplace. You can't assume that all employees are following your set safety guidelines. Ensure this happens by constant inspections and positive reassurance.

Call us today to get your next safety written program developed. We have a team of technical writers that can help.

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Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

We are closed Monday, January 17th, 2022 to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Happy Birthday Dr. King. Your voice, your presence, your leadership, are greatly missed.

This day of service is to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.

New Open-Registration Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) Courses Out NOW!

 

NEW Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) open-registration courses out now!

Perks to taking our VILT courses:

Live instructor interaction

Reduce your carbon footprint

Immediate certification emailed to you

24/7 Online access to your student profile page to view training activity

We also offer private VILT courses exclusively for you and your team!

Learn more: https://www.ehsinc.org/vilt-courses/

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ehsInc!

 

 

Happy New Year from our team to yours! We are looking forward to working with our partners and clients in the upcoming year. 

Let's dive right in to 2022!