Quote of the day
“We greatly appreciate the governor’s recent announcement that California will reopen on June 15th. But the [Standards Board] may want to examine whether keeping the ETS in place is consistent with the governor’s plans to reopen.” – Michael Miiller, California Association of Winegrape Growers.
“We appreciate Cal/OSHA’s efforts to update the standard, including in light of recent vaccination efforts. COVID-19 appears to be going nowhere, and so getting the standard right remains a matter of life and death for our state’s workers.” – Stephen Knight, Worksafe.
Two views of Cal/OSHA’s move to revise its emergency temporary standard on COVID protections.
Charges in Beekeeper’s Death
An employee makes a mistake and tragically is crushed to death. So why are the company owner and his son facing criminal charges in the case? Click here to find out.
Stakeholders React to COVID ETS Revisions
Cal/OSHA is proposing to revise its emergency COVID regulation, partly in response to stakeholder comments, partly in response to facts on the ground. But how does the proposal play with stakeholders?
Settlements Close Serious Cases
Here is how several cases involving fatalities and serious injuries were resolved after Cal/OSHA and the employers sat down and talked.
Workplace Fatality Update
Here are the latest incidents under investigation by Cal/OSHA, including new COVID cases.