Tomorrow, February 1st, begins the three-month period during which employers must post their Cal/OSHA Form 300A summaries of workplace injuries and illnesses for 2024. The annual summary must be posted in a visible and easily accessible area at each worksite between February 1st and April 30th. Employers must post the form even if there were …
The Construction Employers’ Association honored 11 of its member employers for safety excellence at its annual meeting. The President’s Safety Awards are given to companies achieving top-level performance. The organization also will honor 56 other companies with its Excellence in Safety Awards in February. In addition, CEA recognized Gonsalves & Stronck Construction for Most Improved …
There are three new workplace fatalities, all in the construction sector. In Sacramento, an employee of Blocka Construction was on his way to work in a company vehicle when he crashed into a residence. He was pronounced dead at the scene. It is unclear if this incident was work-related, substance-related, or from natural causes. The …
The Cal/OSHA Standards Board gave several reasons for denying a petition to allow an internationally recognized sign for building exits. But the vote boiled down to one thing: Nothing in the relevant Cal/OSHA standard prevents employers from using the sign if they want to. Board staff notes that a similar proposal from the same person …
There are nine new workplace fatalities; six are from crushing or struck-by incidents, and two may not be occupational-related. In San Leandro, a mechanic for Alco Iron & Metal Co. was crushed by the forks of an industrial truck. Alco Iron is a metal recycler with a 99 experience modification rating (EMR) and workers’ comp …
Cal/OSHA is slated for a 17% budget decrease under the Governor’s proposed 2025-26 budget. That would mean a 13% decrease overall for the Division of Occupational Safety and Health compliance program, but it would also mean an increase for Cal/OSHA Consultation and the Standards and Appeals boards. The total proposed for DOSH (which includes the …