Cal-OSHA Reporter

DOSH Probes Galt Fatality

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:23:12 GMT

A dairy worker in the San Joaquin Valley mysteriously dies as he is hauling hay. Now Cal/OSHA must find out what happened. Here's the story so far.

Acetylene, Hot-Work Revisions Now in Standards Board Comment Period

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:19:20 GMT

Two proposals to Title 8 standards related to acetylene and fire prevention are up for public comment before a Standards Board public hearing. Click here for details on the proposals and the hearing.

Busy Spring Ahead

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:12:54 GMT

Spring is coming and so are California occupational safety and health events. Here's what's in store for safety professionals.

Alameda Court Orders End to Furloughs for Some State Workers

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:07:21 GMT

A Superior Court judge says workers in agencies not funded by California's General Fund should not be subjected to furloughs -- and are entitled to back pay. But will the ruling stick?

What’s the Missing Ingredient in Safety Programs? Candor, Study Finds

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:47:21 GMT

You might have made a significant investment in your safety program, but there could be something crucial missing that could lead to injuries or even death. Here's what a recent study found.

Meeting of the Minds on Appeals Procedures Gets Some Pushback

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:59:25 GMT

DOSH, labor and management are coming together on customer service with some detailed proposals for the Appeals Board. That made for plenty of heat and sizzle between the board and the parties at a recent stakeholders meeting. Find out what they're proposing and why they butted heads with Appeals Board Chairwoman Candice Traeger in a feisty exchange.

Decision: COLICH & SONS/J.R. PIPELINE, J.V.

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:21:20 GMT

37 COR 40-6375 [¶ 21,589R] INJURY AND ILLNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM (IIPP) - DESIGNATED ON-SITE SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE Cal. Code Regs, tit. 8, § 8406(f) (2009) - The Division established a violation because at the time of the inspection, Employer's designated on-site safety representative was in New Jersey, and Employer had not designated another representative to act in his absence.

Decision: LOLOS FARM LABOR MANAGEMENT

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:16:44 GMT

37 COR 40-6375 [¶ 21,590R] HEARING - FAILURE TO APPEAR An attorney's vacation was not good cause for Employer's failure to appear at hearing.

Decision: RANCHO SALINAS PACKING, INC.

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:11:26 GMT

37 COR 40-6376 [¶ 21,591R] APPEAL - LATE FILING Employer did not state good cause for filing a late appeal.

Decision: RAY TONEY & ASSOCIATES

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:04:50 GMT

37 COR 40-6376 [¶ 21,592R] PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION - STIPULATION Employer failed to state grounds for reconsideration, where it had entered into stipulations with the Division.