Cal/OSHA Corner
California Dramatically Increases Penalties for Violations
I saw that the penalties are increasing for Cal/OSHA violations. Can you clarify what these increases entail?
In a budget trailer bill this year (SB...
Oil Refineries Focus of New Process Safety Management Regulation
Will the new regulation for oil refineries be in addition to Section 5189, the process safety management regulation adopted in 1992?
The scope and application...
Outdoor Workers Subject to Heat Illness Prevention Rule
I have outdoor workers. Have there been any recent heat illness prevention regulation revisions that will affect the way I do business?
The last revisions...
New Rule Targets Workplace Violence Prevention in Health Care
The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has developed a regulation addressing workplace violence protection in health care. I am the HR director...
Latest Regulation Packages Cover Skylights, Circular Saws and More
As the owner of a small manufacturing company, I would like to know if the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (Board) has adopted...
Safety/Health Recordkeeping Mandates Change for Some Industries
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has revised the industrial classification index relating to partially exempt and nonexempt industries for recordkeeping purposes....
State Adopts Multiple New Safety/Health Regulation Packages
As the owner of a small manufacturing business, I would like to know if there were any new regulations adopted by the Occupational Safety...
New Rule Allows Use of Tractor-Mounted Worker Transport Carrier
We are an agribusiness specializing in row crops. Has Cal/OSHA amended Section 3441 to permit the use of devices attached to the three-point hitch...
Outdoor Workers Subject to New Heat Illness Prevention Rule on May 1
I have outdoor workers. How are recent heat illness prevention regulation revisions going to affect the way I do business?
On September 25, 2014, the...
Personal Protective Equipment Standards Get California Update
Have there been any recent revisions to the General Industry Safety Orders, Article 10, Personal Protective Equipment?
The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board, in...
