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Cal/OSHA Provides Guidance for Managing Post-Fire Cleanup Efforts

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In light of the ongoing and devastating fires in Los Angeles County, Cal/OSHA released new guidance to ensure the safety and health of workers involved in fire damage cleanup. Of note, Cal/OSHA’s standards may apply to some...more

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Employer Smoke Accident and Prevention in Light of the 2023 Canadian Wildfires

From January through May 2023, 18,015 fires burned approximately 510,000 acres across the United States, according to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC). Wildfires on the west coast have become so prevalent that the...more

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General Plan Environmental Justice Guidelines: Do They Apply To You?

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On June 24, 2020, the California Office of Planning and Research (OPR) issued updated General Plan Guidelines for use by cities and counties in developing land use planning documents. The Guidelines are intended to implement...more

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Where There’s Smoke, There’s Danger: CAL/OSHA Urges Protection of Workers From Wildfire Smoke

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California is currently experiencing record-breaking heat waves and an increased number of active wildfire incidents. California OSHA (CAL OSHA) has determined that this poses a serious threat to the safety of outdoor workers...more

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