Revision to Cal/OSHA Lead Exposure Standard Plan Will Result in Stricter Rules for Employers
California employers in the construction and general industries can expect another revision to lead exposure standards to be finalized by September 2020. In June 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom approved Senate Bill 83, which requires Cal/OSHA to adopt a revised lead exposure standard. The proposed goal of the bill is to…
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What is the Difference Between Phase I, Phase II and Phase III Environmental Site Assessments?
Environmental site assessments are a critical – and sometimes mandatory – due diligence step in the acquisition, financing, development or redevelopment of a property, ensuring that environmental hazards are identified and managed in advance of construction related activities (renovation/demolition) work. Depending on the circumstances, a site may undergo up to…
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Securing the Safety of One of Tustin’s Historic Sites
Nestled in Tustin, Calif. are two of the largest freestanding wooden structures in the world: a pair of blimp hangars from the 1940s. Once used to house military aircraft, these behemoth buildings now serve as rentable filming locations for movies, tv shows, and have even been featured in Tesla commercials. Additionally, the…
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Respirable Crystalline Silica: The Health Risks of Exposure
A recent outbreak of silicosis cases reported among engineered stone workers in several states has prompted an investigation into workplace exposure controls. Eighteen cases of silicosis among stone fabrication workers had been reported at the time of publication of a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on…
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The Emerging Coronavirus: How Omega Can Help
By Richard L Wade PhD, MPH Principal Scientist, Omega The emergence of a viral pneumonia, also called COVID-19, caused by a novel coronavirus in December in Wuhan, China has raised fears around the world as the virus spreads from this highly populated city of over 11 million people to the…
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