Cal/OSHA Focus on Agricultural Violations Resulting in Increased Penalties

SALINAS - Since the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) made permanent its agricultural inspection project, the average proposed penalties for citations have more than doubled, according to statistics released by the Division. DOSH Region II Manager William Krycia reported on the developments at the Oct. 5 meeting of the Cal/OSHA Advisory Committee in Salinas. Krycia oversees the Agricultural Safety and Health I