As Cal/OSHA works toward its own version of workplace violence prevention for general industry, new issues keep cropping up. Here’s the latest on this long-running rulemaking project.

The San Francisco District Attorney charges three men from a construction company, including the safety representative, in the 2023 death of a laborer in a trench collapse. Here’s what’s being alleged and the possible punishment.

A seven-year-old case involving a fatal crane collapse is finally complete with a settlement involving one of the companies involved. Here’s what happened and how the case ultimately came out.

The San Francisco District Attorney charges three men from a construction company, including the safety representative, in the 2023 death of a laborer in a trench collapse. Here’s what’s being alleged and the possible punishment.

The list of California workplace fatalities from September is long. Here is a roundup of these tragic cases.

A tunnel collapse at a Central Valley project kills one worker and injures another. Cal/OSHA has cited two employ-ers, and criminal trouble could be in store for them.

Five years after SB 606 became law, Cal/OSHA is finalizing its mandate to create “egregious” and “enterprise-wide” violations – and potentially huge increases in penalties. Here’s what these terms mean, whom they will apply to, and how you can participate in the rulemaking process.

After 14 years, Cal/OSHA has finally adopted a rulemaking package to update the Elevator Safety Orders. Here’s why this development is important, and when it could take effect.

While Cal/OSHA continues to develop an emergency ban on the fabrication of engineered stone, an industry as-sociation has petitioned the Standards Board for what it sees as a permanent fix to the silicosis crisis among fabrica-tors.

Individuals and companies receive accolades for their hard work to keep workplaces safe in this year’s Associated General Contractors of California Construction Safety Excellence Awards.

Once dormant talks on the future of autonomous ag equipment in California resume after the Cal/OSHA Standards Board chair moves to get things back on track. Will California join the 21st Century, or will labor keep it back? Here’s what happens next.

Big changes are coming to California’s highways. “Cone zone” incursions on California’s streets and highways con-tinue. Caltrans will be authorized to ticket speeders who threaten workers' lives.

Here are the latest fatal workplace incidents in California in recent days.

Is exempting crane operators from a hands-on examination to recertify a good idea? Here’s what the Cal/OSHA Standards Board proposes and how it intends to prevent unintended consequences.

A workplace violence prevention standard for California employers has been in the works for years. Here’s Cal/OSHA’s latest draft, with a legislative deadline looming.

Here are the California organizations to receive 2026 Fed-OSHA Susan Harwood Training Grants.

A petition to the Cal/OSHA Standards Board seeks to reduce the permissible exposure limit for wood dust by 50%. Here’s why.

Here are the latest settlements between Cal/OSHA and employers in workplace fatality cases.

Here are the latest fatal workplace incidents from around California in recent days.

The Cal/OSHA Standards Board has rejected lawsuit-inspired revisions to the process safety management regulation for refineries. But what happens next – normal regulatory work or continued litigation?

California’s governor signs a new bill to protect outside workers along California’s southern border. Plus, what’s the fate of the bill to reform Cal/OSHA’s Bureau of Investigations?

Refinery safety has been a topic of discussion for Cal/OSHA, but chemical safety also has been in the news. Could the Standards Board apply the stricter regulations for oil facilities to other facilities?

Here are the workplace fatalities reported during August from around California.

Cal/OSHA has published draft language for a temporary ban on fabricating engineered stone in the countertop industry. Here’s the language and how you can weigh in on this momentous decision.

The Cal/OSHA Standards Board is looking for suggestions on how to improve its operations. Here’s how to participate in roundtable meetings at both ends of the state.

California has had a healthcare violence prevention standard since 2016. Now it is poised to adopt new changes that buttress those requirements with mandated weapons detection systems. Click here to see the proposed revisions and weigh in.

Cal/OSHA has released its list of industries that could be targeted for programmed inspections, based on their DART rates. Click here to see who is in and who is out on the High Hazard List for the coming year.

After a 20-year effort, Cal/OSHA has finally adopted revisions to its first-aid-kit requirements. When will the changes take effect? Plus, a crucial vote on PSM. The latest in Cal-OSHA Reporter.

Here are the latest employers – and employees – to earn recognition for their safety efforts through Cal/OSHA’s Golden Gate Recognition Program.

Cal/OSHA is proposing changes to its wildfire smoke standard. Here’s what they entail, and how to join the discussion.

Cal/OSHA not only has a regulatory backlog. It is also far behind in updating its consensus standard references. Here’s what Helen Cleary, one of the best and brightest stakeholders, recommends to end the logjam.

A horrific 2023 incident at a California biofuels facility led to regulatory reform about what constitutes a “refinery.” Here are the latest changes to Cal/OSHA's process safety management regulations.

Here are the latest California workplace fatalities.

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. What are your reflections on this somber remembrance?

The Cal/OSHA Appeals Board continues to refine its rules to make them more effective and efficient. Here are the latest changes proposed by the quasi-judicial body.