On September 9, 2021, President Biden released his COVID-19 Action Plan, Path Out of the Pandemic (the “Plan”). The Plan mandates vaccination against COVID-19 for employees working for employers that have 100 or more employees, as well as employees that…
Join us in attending the Local Union 1036 Painters Picnic at the Santa Anita Park! Date: Sunday, October 10, 2021 Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm (Doors open at 10:00 am) Location: Santa Anita Park – 285 Huntington Dr. Arcadia,…
It is not uncommon for employers to add requirements to their Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) that may go beyond (or be more protective) than Cal/OSHA requires. But, can an employer be cited by Cal/OSHA for violation of internal…
Some of you may be considering implementing a mandatory vaccine policy for your workforce. If so, we have a sample policy you may rebrand and use accordingly. If this is your preference, please keep in mind that employees may be…
Cal/OSHA is reminding employers that California’s protection from wildfire smoke standard requires them to take steps to protect their workers from unhealthy air due to wildfire smoke. Harmful air quality from wildfire smoke can occur anywhere in the state on…
Join us in an opportunity to get to know your fellow WPCCA members for brunch! Hosted at the beautiful Old Ranch Country Club in Seal Beach, this event will also include 2 featured guests – Kevin LaRue and Henry Arato…
Part of the day to day work of the IUPAT includes building relationships with like minded organizations within the industries that we represent. These relationships can serve a number of purposes, but are primarily focused on raising the standards within…
Tim Bormann Presents WPCCA’s Supervisor/Foreman Jobsite Safety Awareness Workshop Thank you for joining us in learning more about the responsibilities of job site safety and awareness. Topics covered during this program included: -Health and safety responsibilities at…
In what’s been a dramatic and confusing series of events regarding COVID-19 workplace standards, today, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board adopted revisions to the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard and the Governor issued an Executive Order ensuring the changes go into effect…
Cal/OSHA is reminding all employers to protect outdoor workers from heat illness as excessive heat watches have been issued throughout California. The temperature is forecast to exceed 100 degrees in many parts of the state this week. Employers in California…
