Quote of the day
“What we need is leadership. There are problems that have existed and not been corrected for so long.”
Former Division of Occupational Safety and Health Chief Len Welsh on the importance of the pick to replace Doug Parker, who’s headed to Fed-OSHA.
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Danger Warning on Face Masks: Graphene
Health Canada finds that nanomaterial-containing face masks could pose a pulmonary threat. Here’s what we know so far.
Next DOSH Chief a Crucial Pick
Doug Parker is headed to Washington, D.C., to become Fed-OSHA chief. But another nominee – the next Cal/OSHA chief – looms big in the Golden State. Here’s why it’s so important.
New DOSH Chief Counsel Named
The Division of Occupational Safety and Health has a new top attorney. Click here to see who it is and where she’s coming from.
Bill to Expand Cal/OSHA Powers
SB 606 would give Cal/OSHA the ability to enforce against so-called “egregious” employers. But the bill would do much more than that.
Fatality Case Settlements
When Cal/OSHA cites employers, the cases most often go to settlement talks. Here are the results of five fatality cases after negotiations.