COVID 19 Updating!

ALERT! Humboldt County Public Health has issued a Universal Masking Order effective August 7, 2021. You can get updated signage and information here: https://humboldtgov.org/2911/Guidance-for-Industry-and-Events. This does not conflict with Cal-OSHA's ETS on COVID. Cal-OSHA has anticipated changes in the pandemic in it's ETS language that states "(B) Employers shall provide face coverings and ensure they are worn by employees WHEN REQUIRED BY THE CDPH". This is that eventuality for which this section was written. Please feel free to contact our offices with any of your burning COVID questions!

ALERT! The Cal-OSHA Standards Board has voted - On June 17, 2021 the most recent revisions to the Emergency Temporary Standard on COVID are effective June 18, 2021, and were revised to align with CDC and CDPH guidance. What are the big changes?

- No more social distancing, except in exceptional situations
- If employees are fully vaccinated, they may go without masks
- If employees are not vaccinated, they must wear masks provided by the employer
- Employers must provide respirators if requested by an unvaccinated employee, or for employees working indoors or in vehcles with more than one person
- Employers must document vaccination status, which can include self-attestation
- No more partitions or barriers

There are of course more in the details, but those are the main points. Members will receive a more detailed overview by email. As the ETS goes into approval and enforcement, read the July Member Newsletter-Regulatory Journal, for more details on some of the grey areas, and what the new sub-committee will be looking at clarifying.

Stay healthy, get vaccinated!

Do You Need NCSC?

How do regulatory agencies affect your business?

Fear of Cal-OSHA or other regulatory action or citation
Locating and interpreting the, literally, thousands upon thousands of pages of regulations
Burdensome amount of time and energy trying to keep up with:

     • Written Programs
     • Compliance with these programs
     • Recordkeeping - When, how, how much?
     • Prevention measures and investigation of accidents, near misses.

The Bottom Line - The cost of injuries and worker's compensation premiums.

Your Responsibility

A core principle in the establishment of California occupational safety regulation, and what provides the real ‘teeth’ in the law, is the California Penal Code’s Title 10 §387 or, Corporate Criminal Liability Act. The Act holds an employer financially and criminally responsible for the imminent dangers in the workplace that are not remedied in a proscribed period of time.

The corporate entity, or manager/supervisor, must -

1 - Be knowledgeable of serious dangers to employees; and,
2 - Correct the danger; and,
3 - Report to the appropriate agency to avoid criminal penalties.

SERVICE / TRAINING

NCSC is a service and training organization established to provide:

Policy Development
Employee Training
Facility Inspections and Audits
Accident/Exposure Investigations
Updates on Regulatory Issues
Consultation Services

REGULATORY / COMPLIANCE

NCSC can prepare programs and plans addressing regulatory compliance issues in such diverse areas as:
Respiratory Protection Hazardous Materials Hazard Communication COVID Prevetion Plaan	Silica Exposure U.S. DOT and non-DOT Drug and Alcohol Programs Sexual Harassment Policy Workplace Violence