Quote of the day
They are “powerful, convenient and they’re just about everywhere.”
State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant on lithium-ion batteries, which are the source of hard-to-extinguish fires.
This week’s Cal-OSHA Reporter tells you how these fires can be prevented and a new law to help those who have to battle the blazes.
Signings and Vetos on Safety Bills
The tally on occupational safety and health-related legislation is three up and one down, as the deadline for acting on this year’s bills ends. Click here to see which bills made it and which didn’t.
From VPP to the Golden Gate program, more employers have gotten Cal/OSHA recognition for their safety efforts. Click here to see which employers have qualified.
Cal/OSHA Cites Law Enforcement Using Labor Code
A warrant operation goes terribly wrong in the rural north state, killing a police officer. Now Cal/OSHA has cited two departments in the wake of the case, in part using the Labor Code. With hundreds of thousands of dollars at stake for two Departments, law enforcement is taking notice. What were the alleged violations, and what do the Departments have to say about the action? Click here to find out.
2025-26 High-Hazard Industry List
Cal/OSHA has released its list of high-hazard sectors targeted for targeted inspections in the coming fiscal year. Click here to see which industries are on the list, how the agency determines what businesses are included, and whether DART rates are up or down.
These ubiquitous energy sources are also the sources of frequent fires. Here’s why, and what steps to take to prevent them.
Here are the latest fatal workplace incidents from around California in the first week of October.