Expanding Protections in Workplace Violence PreventionCalifornia Senate Bill 553 (SB 553) was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 30, 2023, and will take effect on July 1, 2024. This bill mandates that nearly all employers in…
In April of 2022, Risk and Safety Solutions (RSS) was approached with an important request: UC campuses would need a new and better technology solution for office ergonomic assessments and training to replace a soon-to-be expiring product. The…
The Building Project MAQ ConundrumWhen it comes to constructing and remodeling buildings for research, the determination of Maximum Allowable Quantities (MAQs) for hazardous materials is a critical part of planning and executing a building project…
What does MAQ stand for?MAQ is an acronym for maximum allowable quantity and is derived from the fire code.What are MAQs?The maximum allowable quantity is an amount of hazardous material(s) that can be stored or used within a specific area in a…