Tag: Wildfires
Governor’s Budget Proposal: $322 Billion with No Deficit
Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom presented a balanced $322.3 billion budget without a deficit.
His fiscal plan provides for $228.9 billion in general fund spending...
CalChamber Members Step Up to Help Los Angeles Wildfire Victims
Not long after the Los Angeles firestorms blew across the county, leaving behind smoking ruins, California Chamber of Commerce member companies were among the...
Wildfires: Key Employer Responsibilities for Worker Health, Pay
In Episode 212 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Labor and Employment General Counsel Bianca Saad and CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts discuss the...
The People’s Voice: Drought and Wildfires Dominate Climate Issues
Californians strongly agree about the importance of addressing climate change, but are not convinced that costly, disruptive policies are the right approach. The seventh...
Wildfire Safety Training, Other Topics at Cal/OSHA Training Academy
As an employer located where there is potential for extensive wildland fires, where can I find information about complying with the wildfire smoke safety...
Drought Challenges Increasingly Evident for Both Water Suppliers and Water Users
It’s official. California is in another drought cycle as are most of the western states. A look at the U.S. Drought Monitor shows a...
Adopted Wildfire Smoke Regulation Clarifies Employer Obligations
With a new fire season approaching, has Cal/OSHA developed additional regulations to address the hazards and mitigation of employee exposure to wildfire smoke?
The emergency...
Forest Action Plan Outlines Approach to Battling Year-Round Wildfire Season
The wildfire season seems endless. It starts earlier in the year and ends later. Practically, it’s morphed into a year-round phenomenon.
The California Department of...
Still No Clear Compliance Path for Wildfire Smoke Regulation
In the midst of COVID-19, it is easy to forget the host of other regulations and obligations with which businesses must comply in California.
As...
CalChamber Raises Questions on Feasibility of Wildfire Smoke Rules
The California Chamber of Commerce and a coalition of employer groups this week voiced concerns about the feasibility of the wildfire smoke protection emergency...
