Falling Objects, Variance Proposals Set for Oct. 17 Standards Board Hearing

SACRAMENTO -- The Cal/OSH Standards Board will hold a public hearing on two new proposed safety order revisions Oct. 17 in Sacramento. The proposals include changes to regulations governing variances and protections to workers in general industry from falling objects.VARIANCES: The first proposal would revise Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board Administrative Regulations 403-405, 405.1, 407-407.3, 411, 411.1-2, 142.2, 418 and 420.The revisions would add the term "conveyance owner" to t