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Jan 31, 2025

Quote of the day

“Are we being pushed to go online?”
Ryan Allain of the California Retailer’s Association on detail in Cal/OSHA’s proposed workplace violence prevention regulation that he says would be a major stumbling block to retailers.

Get the full story in this week’s Cal-OSHA Reporter

Workplace Violence Standard Deviations?

Stakeholders usually prefer Cal/OSHA regulatory action to legislative mandates. However, in the case of workplace violence prevention for the general industry, it’s the other way around. Here’s why.

 

300A Posting Period Begins

Now begins the three-month period when employers must post OSHA summaries of injuries and illnesses for 2024. Here’s all you need to know, including the downloadable forms.

 

COVID Regulations Ending

It’s been more than four years since Cal/OSHA adopted its controversial COVID regulation. Now it is finally over. Here’s what happens next and what you need to know.

 

CEA Safety Honors

The Construction Employers’ Association has honored 11 of its members for its top safety award, plus one that has gone the extra mile for safety. And there’s more to come.

 

Workplace Fatality Update

Here are the latest California workplace fatalities.