Cal/OSHA Corner
Personal Protective Equipment Standard Change Mirrors Federal Update
I understand that there have been changes to the federal standard for the use of personal protective equipment in construction. What was the process...
Revised Rule on ‘Floor Openings’ Fall Protection Takes Effect Oct. 1
What is happening with the fall protection standard that Cal/OSHA has been working on since 2019?
The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) has...
Residential Construction: Fall Protection Trigger Height Drops to 6 Feet
Has Cal/OSHA adopted new regulations to protect construction workers from falls on residential construction projects?
The Cal/OSHA Standards Board has adopted revisions to various sections...
Proposed Changes to Confined Spaces Rule Include ‘Rescue Services’
What is the status of changes to the Cal/OSHA regulation for construction in confined spaces?
A hearing has been held on proposed revisions, but the...
Lead Exposure Standard: Big Changes Take Effect January 1, 2025
What changes has Cal/OSHA made to its standard for exposure to lead in construction and other industries?
The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA)...
How Indoor Heat Illness Rule Applies to Air Conditioned Workplace
Our indoor office is air conditioned. Does our business need to include the indoor heat illness requirements in our Injury and Illness Prevention Program...
New Fit Testing Protocols for Respiratory Protection Equipment
Is Cal/OSHA going to update fit testing procedures for respiratory protection equipment to match federal standards?
Yes. On March 21, 2024, the Occupational Safety and...
Emergency Temp Rule Aims to Protect Workers Handling Artificial Stone
What is Cal/OSHA doing for workers who deal with manufactured artificial stone?
On December 14, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board adopted an...
Standards Board Keeps Moving on Proposed Indoor Heat Illness Standard
What is the status of Cal/OSHA’s indoor heat illness prevention standard?
The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board will soon hear the second revision of...
Portable Toilet: Conditions for Using When Regular Facilities Offline
Our business is located in an area that can be plagued with occasional disruptions of our water supply. We can provide drinking water but...
