How we feel at work greatly affects our performance as well as our ability to work safely. One thing that affects whether or not we feel our best is the level of stress we experience while on the job.

When discussing stress, the traditional two types of stress are often discussed. The two types are positive stress which is the good stress, and there is distress which is negative stress.

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Safety pros or those who have safety responsibilities at work should never stop learning. There are always new hazards and best practices that come to light. Workplaces and work processes are dynamic and getting buy-in from others in the workplace is never an easy task.

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Dear Stakeholders,

The Underground Safety Board (Board) released Draft Language for Public Comment Prior to Proposed Rulemaking for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and invites and welcomes the input of operators, locators, construction firms, and other interested stakeholders to collect feedback before this draft regulatory language is approved by the Board.

The Underground Safety Board enforces California’s Dig Safe Act. The Act requires operators to map new  subsurface installations using GIS and to maintain these GIS records permanently.

Local jurisdictions that operate underground infrastructure may be subject to the Dig Safe Act and its regulations.

Any interested person, or their authorized representative, may submit written comments on the draft regulatory language. The comment period begins on July 22 to September 3, 2025. Comments must be received by 5 p.m. on September 3, 2025.

SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS 

E-filing: Docket #2025-07-01-PC, or

Email: digboard@energysafety.ca.gov (include in the subject line of the email “GIS Regulatory Language Public Comments”), or

Mail to:

Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety

Attn: Jaime Hastings, Underground Infrastructure Directorate

715 P Street, 15th Floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

If you would like to automatically receive information about the Underground Safety Board via email, sign up on our mailing list at: Underground Safety Board Meeting and Workshop List

Sincerely,

Underground Safety Board staff

There are many hazards in our workplaces and at home that can cause great harm if exposed to them. So companies spend much time, effort, and money to train their employees to be able to recognize hazards in an attempt to prevent injuries from occurring in the workplace. While it is often thought that new employees of a company who may not understand the hazards of the job are most at risk for injury, a case can also be made for those experienced employees who have become complacent with the hazards of their work.

A question to consider- Which are more dangerous- the hazards we recognize or the ones we do not?

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There are many excuses someone will give for not working safely. Some common excuses
include I did not know, I did not have time, I lost my PPE, nothing will happen, etc.

One of the worst excuses to have for not working safely is an “it won’t happen to me”
mindset. This excuse communicates a mindset that is set on not completing a task safely or
shows a person is relying on luck to keep safe while on the job.

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Dropped objects are a serious hazard at many worksites. In one recent past year, there were 237 workplace fatalities due to falling objects (the most recent statistics available) in the United States, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Furthermore, OSHA estimates that over 50,000 “struck-by a falling object” incidents occur each year on construction sites alone.

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Construction sites pose many dangers for the individuals who have to walk through them. Trip hazards, dust, slick conditions, and dropped objects are just a few of the many possible hazards present for those individuals walking around a construction site. A major hazard that can result in serious injury or fatalities for workers on the ground is mobile equipment operations.

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Burn injuries are common both at home and in the workplace. The American Burn
Association states that there are over 40,000 hospitalizations each year due to burns. There
are a few different types of burn injuries.

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Heat stress creates many hazards in the workplace for those employees who have to work in a hot environment.

Hot environments can create indirect safety hazards, such as causing employees to lose focus on their work tasks or causing fatigue. Heat stress also causes more direct illnesses, such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. According to the CDC, an average of 702 heat-related deaths occur in the United States annually. Additionally, there are 67,512 emergency department visits due to heat annually, on average.

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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 16, 2025
Pisenti & Brinker to Become Sorren: A Stronger Firm for a Stronger North Bay Business Community
[Santa Rosa, California] — Pisenti & Brinker, a trusted name in Sonoma County since 1965, is proud to announce
that it will officially become Sorren this May.
Sorren is a brand new, Top 50 accounting & advisory firm that was created by leaders from respected, like-minded
firms from across the country who saw the opportunity to build something better: a national firm rooted in local
values, designed to better serve growing businesses and evolving industries.
“Our local business community is growing more sophisticated and facing more complex challenges,” said Josh Tyree,
President of Sorren. “By coming together as Sorren, we’re strengthening our ability to meet those challenges with
deeper expertise, expanded services, and smarter solutions — all while staying rooted here in the North Bay.”
With more than 1,000 professionals across 20 offices nationwide, Sorren combines the reach and resources of a
national firm with the relationships and responsiveness of a local one. Local businesses will benefit from:
• Broader experience from a united team, including specialties such as Valuations, Transaction Advisory,
Litigation & Forensic Accounting, and Family Office Services.
• Access to national-level talent and insights without losing the care and understanding that only a local team
can provide.
• Greater investment in innovation, technology, and tools that help clients make better decisions, faster.
• A stronger platform for collaboration, enabling North Bay Area businesses to tap into resources and
relationships across the country and around the globe.
The name Sorren blends the meanings of “master of craft” and “coming together as one” — a reflection of the shared
values and collaborative spirit that brought these firms together.
“We’ve always been proud to support our business community. Now, we’re even better equipped to help it thrive,”
said Joshua Moore, Office Partner-In-Charge. “This isn’t just about growth for growth’s sake – it’s about combining
our strengths to deliver smarter solutions, deeper insights, and more strategic guidance, all without sacrificing the
local relationships and personal service that our firm is built upon. Businesses today need more than compliance —
they need strategy, insight, and a forward-looking partner. With Sorren, we’re doubling down on our ability to bring
that to the table, while continuing to serve our community with the same care and commitment we always have.”
Pisenti & Brinker is one of the North San Francisco Bay’s largest and oldest local certified public accounting firms. Our
firm includes six partners and approximately 90 staff located in our offices in Santa Rosa and Petaluma. Our clients vary
in size and pursuit, but what they have in common is trust in our ability to be a solid partner capable of delivering the
highest level of client service in a careful, confident, and professional manner.
For more information, please contact Josh Moore, Partner for Pisenti & Brinker, at jmoore@pbllp.com or 707.542.3343