Practical articles from 25+ years of EHS consulting in California.
Safety program development doesn't start with a binder. Here's the 8-step framework we use to build a compliant, working safety program from zero in about 90 days.
From site safety plans and jobsite audits to OSHA inspection support and crew training — a plain-English breakdown of what a construction safety consultant actually does day to day.
From updated indoor heat thresholds to expanded Workplace Violence Prevention enforcement, here's what shifted in California workplace safety this year.
Federal OSHA inspection data from Q1 2026 shows a clear shift toward warehousing, healthcare, and heat-related programmed inspections.
A plain-language guide to what OSHA compliance actually requires — programs, training, recordkeeping, and the practical steps that keep you inspection-ready.
Citations are the smallest line item. The real cost of poor safety shows up in your experience modifier, your bid eligibility, and your turnover rate.
Computer vision PPE detection, AI-powered hazard reporting, and connected wearables are moving from pilot to production. Here's what's worth your time.
A site-specific safety plan is your first submittal on most jobs. Here's the structure GCs expect and the sections that get plans kicked back.
Which safety training is actually required, how often refreshers are due, and what documentation an inspector will ask to see.
A breakdown of the most-cited Cal/OSHA standards this year and practical steps to keep your facility off the list.
California requires every employer to have an Injury and Illness Prevention Program. Here's how to make yours a living document.
Cal/OSHA's indoor heat illness standard is now in full effect. Here's what employers need to do before the next heat wave.
Knowing the inspection process turns a stressful event into a manageable one. Here's the playbook.
Even safety-conscious employers get fit testing wrong. Avoid these pitfalls.
When training is delivered in the language workers think in, incident rates drop. Here's the data.