Tag: Construction Safety Orders
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)...
State Prepares to Make It Easier to Find All Crane Safety Requirements
What is happening with the safety orders for cranes, derricks and hoisting equipment?
The Cal/OSHA Standards Board is proposing to consolidate in one location the...
Revised Rules Affect Steel/Concrete, Electrical Work and More
Can you provide a summary of occupational safety rules that went into effect over the last year that haven’t yet been included in a...
Construction Industry, Concrete Makers* Subject to New Silica Dust Rules
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) promulgated regulations limiting worker exposure levels to respirable crystalline silica to 50 micrograms per cubic meter...
