With typical California summer months come high temperatures, but wait it’s not summer just yet…or is it? High heat conditions in California have begun early and are expected to continue into next week. With high heat threats, Cal-OSHA officials have issued their first advisory urging employers to take precautions to protect outdoor workers. Some key Read more
Section 18 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 encourages States to develop and operate their own job safety and health programs. OSHA approves and monitors the State plans and also provides up to 50% of an approved plan’s operating costs. California is one of 22 states operating complete State plans where the Read more
New California Law, Definition of “Serious Violation” Strengthens Cal/OSHA’s Enforcement Authority California law requires an employer to provide employees with a safe workplace and authorizes the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) to enforce health and safety standards in places of employment. This includes investigating, issuing citations, and imposing civil penalties when an Read more
