Tag: California

Clearing the Air: RHP Presents on Silica Exposure at CHSEC 2026

Jon Redmond /September 30, 2026

Key takeaways from RHP Risk Management’s 2026 Chicagoland Safety Conference presentation and an update on California’s engineered stone rulemaking.

Cal/OSHA Emergency Rulemaking Update: Engineered Stone and Crystalline Silica

Jon Redmond /August 9, 2026

  On July 31, 2026, Cal/OSHA convened a stakeholder advisory meeting to gather input on a proposed emergency regulation addressing the fabrication of engineered stone countertops and similar products containing…

Workplace Heat Protections Gain Momentum in Pennsylvania

Jon Redmond /August 5, 2026

  As temperatures continue to rise across Pennsylvania and much of the United States, heat-related illness remains an important workplace health and safety concern. Pennsylvania lawmakers, labor leaders, advocates, and…

New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and the Future of Toxicology: Why Industry Should Be Paying Attention

Jon Redmond /June 10, 2026

For decades, toxicology has relied heavily on animal testing to evaluate chemical safety and support regulatory decision-making. In recent years, increasing attention has been given to a broad range of…

California Proposition 65 compliance guide graphic featuring OEHHA logo and warning symbol

OEHHA Proposes Listing Welding Fumes Under California Proposition 65

Jon Redmond /June 9, 2026

The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has issued a Notice of Intent to list welding fumes as a chemical known to the State of California to cause…