Outreach Trainer News
January 2023
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OSHA Publishes First Issue of The Heat Source
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which is designed to inform employers and workers about the dangers of working in the heat.
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OSHA Announces Increases in Civil Penalties |
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OSHA has announced changes to civil penalty amounts for 2023. OSHA’s maximum penalties for serious and other-than-serious violations will increase from $14,502 per violation to $15,625 per violation. The maximum penalty for willful or repeated violations will increase from $145,027 per violation to $156,259 per violation. Learn more at the OSHA Penalties page and read the final rule.
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OSHA Releases FATALFacts on Hydrogen Sulfide Release
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A worker died of acute hydrogen sulfide (H2 S) poisoning while responding to an alarming water pump involved in the process of extracting crude oil and natural gas. The worker was alone in the pump house attempting to close process valves to isolate the pump. Either before the worker’s arrival or during his work, the pump unexpectedly energized, releasing water containing H2 S gas into the pump house. H2 S monitors in and around the building were not functioning, and the worker was not wearing a personal H2 S gas detector. The H2 S concentration reached fatal levels killing the worker. A few hours later, out of concern that she had not heard from her husband in a while, the worker’s spouse entered the facility and died from H2 S poisoning.
H2 S hazards during oil and gas production activities are generally well known. In this instance, H2 S is a known hazard for oil and gas activities in the Permian Basin where this facility was located. Employers must implement appropriate safeguards against H2 S exposure hazards. Read Full Publication
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Outreach Trainer Update Classes |
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February 22-24
May 15-17
Pleasanton, CA | April 24-26
Sacramento, CA | June 21-23
Fresno, CA | August 28-30
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August 21-23
Pleasanton, CA | May 30-June 1
Sacramento, CA | Nov. 27-29
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February 3 Next Week!
August 24
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In-Person Classes: Safety guidelines are followed, and class sizes are reduced.
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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. If you're unsure, call 866-936-6742 to check if this applies to you.
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February 10, 2023 | Sacramento, CA
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The 2023 Bay Area Safety Symposium will be held on Thursday, March 9th, at the San Ramon Marriott located at 2600 Bishop Drive, San Ramon, California. This Annual Symposium offers a great opportunity for attendees to learn the profession’s best practices focusing on Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene & Environmental Issues. The Symposium is attended by over 400+ attendees annually and features a keynote speaker and 20 breakout sessions running throughout the day. Learn More
The OSHA Training Institute Education Center will be there,
and we hope to see all of you!
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The Facilities Expo, held on March 15th-16th, provides valuable learning and networking opportunities for the facilities engineering, MRO and green building communities. The Central Valley Facilities Expo's location in Modesto, CA, serves a diverse audience of facilities, maintenance and energy managers in central California. Learn More
The OSHA Training Institute Education Center will have a booth
and provide a speaker. See you there!
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5860 Owens Drive
3rd Floor
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Phone: 866-936-6742
Fax: 925-460-0133
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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.
The recommendations in this newsletter are advisory in nature, informational in content, and intended to assist employers in providing a safe and healthful workplace.
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