An agricultural chemical plant in Hanford has a myriad of hazards. Here’s how it addresses them and why Tessendero Kerley Hanford is the newest Cal-VPP Star site.

An Eastern Sierra ski resort faces willful and serious violation allegations from Cal/OSHA after a ski patroller's death late last year. Here’s what the agency says went wrong in this major case, but will the facts disprove the allegation?

Here’s how some significant Cal/OSHA cases were resolved in settlement talks with the agency and employers.

Two more fatal incidents underscore the importance of trench safety and protecting workers in the “cone zone.”

Cal/OSHA is edging closer to its official proposal on workplace violence prevention in general industry. Here’s the latest draft and how you can weigh in on it.

Three employers are cited after a fatal fall at a Los Angeles residential roofing job earlier this year. Here’s what Cal/OSHA alleges in this tragic case.

A construction company petitioned the Cal/OSHA Standards Board in 2020 to clarify the rules for bracing rebar columns. At last, regulatory draft language has surfaced. Here’s what the issue is all about, why the Board proposes, and how you can weigh in on it.

A fall protection trainer is petitioning the Cal/OSHA Standards Board, saying it’s about time that Type II safety helmets are a requirement, not just a recommendation. Here’s what a Type II is and how it’s different from a hard hat.

A Cal/OSHA project to prevent fatal gate incidents is moving toward a regulatory proposal, as a committee works to refine draft language. Some gates are in; some are out. Here’s the latest in that effort.

California’s Governor proposed cuts to Cal/OSHA in his early-year budget. Here’s how the agency ultimately fared in the budget process that is now signed into law.

Does Cal/OSHA need to define who is a “competent person” for the purposes of conducting workplace air monitoring? That’s what the California Industrial Hygiene Council seeks, and what an advisory committee will deliberate.

If an employee working in an elevated bucket or platform is exposed to a fire, how would they be protected? That’s what a Midwest lineman is asking in requesting the Cal/OSHA Standards Board to take action.

Shea Homes’ Serenity project in Livermore presented different challenges than the single-family homes it also builds. Here’s how the company addressed unique hazards and qualified for Cal/OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program for construction.

These employers have received awards and recognition for their effective Injury and Illness Prevention Programs from the Cal/OSHA Consultation Service. Click here to see the latest members of the Golden Gate Partnership Pro-gram.

Here is how some major safety cases were resolved during settlement talks between Cal/OSHA and employers.

Here are the dozens of California workplace fatalities from June.

And then there were seven: The Cal/OSHA Standards Board is at full strength again with the Governor’s appoint-ment of two new members, plus the reappointment of three others. Meet the new members.

Cal/OSHA is proceeding with creating at least a temporary ban on fabricating and installing engineered stone to stop the crisis of silicosis cases. It is seeking information from stakeholders about the issues surrounding such a ban. Here’s what information Cal/OSHA is looking for and how you can participate in this process.

After a one-year absence for the regulated community, Fed-OSHA is again offering Susan Harwood Training Grants. Here’s what the Feds are offering and how to apply.

A settlement between the operator of ICE detention facilities and Cal/OSHA classifies detainee-workers as employees. But how long will that designation last?

It’s a fast-moving rulemaking project by Cal/OSHA standards, but there’s more work yet to be done, with a new draft out for public comments. Here are the changes to the rolling/swinging gates safety proposal and what happens next.

An ironworkers’ group petitioned Cal/OSHA for changes to the structural steel regulations, calling them safe and “thoroughly tested.” The Division of Occupational Safety and Health disagreed. Seven years later, here’s what’s be-ing proposed.

Here are the latest California workplace fatalities from recent weeks.

A 13-year effort to update Cal/OSHA’s Elevator Safety Orders is nearing completion after a Standards Board public hearing. Here’s what the proposal would do, and how soon it could take effect.

It looked like smooth sailing for a Cal/OSHA proposal on construction personnel hoists. Then the hoist industry objected to an exception. Here’s why, and how you can comment on the notice of proposed modification, due soon.

When healthcare workers cut or crush pills, are they exposed to inhalation hazards? That’s what one organization representing nurses contends, recommending that fume hoods be required. What is Cal/OSHA doing in this regard?

A biochemistry student petitions Cal/OSHA for increased signage on respiratory protection at residential construc-tion sites. Here’s why the Standards Board denied it.

After an Uber Eats driver falls down a set of stairs and dies, Cal/OSHA gets into action. But Uber refuses to coop-erate, taking the case to court. The California Court of Appeals didn’t like Uber’s arguments. Here’s what happens next...

Cal/OSHA has come under criticism in recent years. It is taking many steps towards evolving to respond to its challenges.

A wild ride on the top of an elevator leads to serious Cal/OSHA citations. Here's what happened when the case went to the appeals system.

How many inspections did Cal/OSHA conduct in 2025, and how many violations did it cite? How many employers are there? Here are the latest statistics.

Here are recent fatal workplace incidents from around California.

Why did a confined space case from 2016 take all this time to go through the Cal/OSHA appeals process? Here's why, and how other fatality and serious cases were resolved through settlements.

Here are the latest employers to qualify for Cal/OSHA's various safety recognition programs.

Cal/OSHA has completed investigations into fatalities from the latter half of 2025. Here are the results and the pen-alties the employers could face.