Cal/OSHA Emergency Protection from Wildfire Smoke in Effect
Wildfire season is underway in California and state officials are calling on employers to take steps to help mitigate the effects on human health that inevitably come with it. In preparation for the worsening outdoor air quality, Cal/OSHA passed an emergency regulation in July designed to protect workers from harmful…
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What You Need to Know About Universal Wastes
Building and property managers can encounter many types of hazardous materials when renovating or remodeling any site: PCBs, mercury, lead, or asbestos, to name just a few. But as the most common type of hazardous material, it's important to understand the risks and regulations around the broad category of hazardous…
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Wet Winter Helping to Rein in California Wildfire Activity
While there are still two months remaining in California's fire season, a wet winter and slightly cooler temperatures have created conditions that are keeping fire activity down, at least so far. An analysis of state and federal fire records going back 25 years, found that as of late August, fewer…
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Join Omega at Bisnow Student Housing and Higher Education Summit
With as many as 400 colleges and universities across the state, student housing makes up a sizable chunk of the California real estate market. And Southern California is a busy part of it. But an affordability crisis has many wondering how the market can keep up while also ensuring that…
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Preventing and Managing Indoor Air Quality Issues
Dust, mold and asbestos can contribute to air quality issues in older buildings. But even new structures can be “sick buildings” if they have inadequate ventilation. Off-gassing of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other chemicals from new carpeting, paint, adhesives, sealants, cleaning products, engineered wood products and new furniture can…
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