Tag: Wildfires
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...
2020 Promises More Workplace Regulations for California Employers
Last year brought some big changes under the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA), and 2020 is virtually certain to bring new...
CalChamber-Supported Wildfire Prevention Bills Signed by Governor
Two California Chamber of Commerce-supported bills that will help prevent wildfires are among bills signed this week by the Governor to improve the state’s...
Cal/OSHA Considers Making Wildfire Smoke Rule More Stringent
An emergency regulation requiring employers to protect workers from potential harm due to wildfire smoke may give way to a more stringent rule.
The emergency...
CalChamber Efforts Result in Success on Regulations
Strong advocacy by the California Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with other business groups has led to positive outcomes in several complex regulatory matters.
Changes...
What Employers Need to Know: Emergency Wildfire Smoke Regulation
Employers in California are now required to protect their employees from potential harm created by wildfire smoke, following approval of an emergency regulation by...
Wildfire Smoke Protection Emergency Rule Now in Effect for California Employers
An emergency regulation requiring California employers to protect employees from potential harm due to wildfire smoke went into effect on July 29.
Adopted by the...
