Cal-OSHA Reporter

Flash: Cal/OSHA Hits SoCal Employer in Confined Space Fatality

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:25:10 GMT

Coworkers at paint company thought stricken workers in a tank were "taking a break" in November incident. DOSH proposes more than $150,000 in penalties against employer.

Flash: Ten-Foot Excavation, No Shoring = Fatality

Fri, 11 May 2012 13:35:44 GMT

A deep trench, loose soil and no shoring add up to tragedy in the Southland. Cal/OSHA is investigating the May 10 incident.

Shafts and Culverts Revisions Okayed

Thu, 10 May 2012 08:45:30 GMT

Despite some controversy at the Standards Board, a DOSH-initiated proposal to cover a regulatory gap in the construction industry is approved by the OAL and headed for implementation. Click here to find out when, and what the requirements will be.

A Long Way to Go

Thu, 10 May 2012 08:40:15 GMT

A photo in a recent news story about a roof collapse in Connecticut points out more than just the safety issues that led to the collapse, a reader says.

Redo on First Aid for Electrical Workers’ Proposal — Outside Scope

Thu, 10 May 2012 08:33:54 GMT

A regulatory proposal to make sure electrical workers have proper first aid in emergencies goes a little bit too far, a stakeholder says, so the Standards Board makes a major change. Click on this link to see what this is all about.

Missteps Lead to Two Tragedies

Thu, 10 May 2012 08:14:57 GMT

California's FACE program specializes in dissecting worker fatalities to provide recommendations on prevention. Here are the findings from the program's latest investigations.

Routine Jobs Should Not Become Rescue and Recovery Operations

Thu, 10 May 2012 07:53:05 GMT

Click here to find out how to protect your workplace from the hazards of confined spaces – and increased Cal/OSHA scrutiny.

Traeger’s Valedictory

Thu, 10 May 2012 07:46:45 GMT

The former chair of the Cal/OSH Appeals Board discusses her sometimes-controversial tenure, and what she plans for the future.

Are States With High Construction Fatality Rates Underreporting Injuries?

Thu, 10 May 2012 07:40:41 GMT

There's an inverse ratio going on with safety statistics, and it underscores the value of good safety practices. Click here to read about this new study.

Decision: THAYER CONSTRUCTION INC.

Thu, 10 May 2012 07:21:29 GMT

39 COR 40-6731 [¶ 21,992] FINANCIAL HARDSHIP - PENALTY REDUCTION Employer established financial hardship sufficient for penalty reduction.