Tag: wildfires

Apply for CalChamber’s Small Business Awards
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Apply for CalChamber’s Small Business Awards

Do you own a small business? Do you know a small business making a difference in their community? CalChamber is thrilled to announce our Small…

New Cal/OSHA Guidance on Worker Safety, Health During Fire Cleanup
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New Cal/OSHA Guidance on Worker Safety, Health During Fire Cleanup

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) recently released new guidance on protecting workers involved in fire cleanup or other work in areas…

California Wildfires: Key Employer Responsibilities for Worker Health and Pay
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California Wildfires: Key Employer Responsibilities for Worker Health and Pay

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Labor and Employment General Counsel Bianca Saad and CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts discuss wildfire-related regulations and…

What Employers Need to Know During Southern California Wildfires
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What Employers Need to Know During Southern California Wildfires

The Palisades Fire — and the other devasting Southern California wildfires — are severely impacting lives and property leading California Governor Gavin Newsom to issue…

Protect Your Workers from Wildfire Smoke
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Protect Your Workers from Wildfire Smoke

Despite California’s recent August cooldown, experts predict the wildfire threat is above normal heading into fall. As of September 3, at least 15 active fires…

Be Prepared for Wildfire Smoke
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Be Prepared for Wildfire Smoke

Unfortunately, it’s that time of year again: Although this year’s wildfire season has been less active than in years past, wildfire smoke can occur anywhere…