Quote of the day
"It seems to me that the division's management is having a hard time either selling the concept to inspectors and district managers, or the district managers think it's a waste of time."
Attorney Fred Walter on the 1BY form intended to start a "dialogue" between Cal/OSHA and employers on serious violations."
Teen Killed in Confined-Space Incident
Why was a Bakersfield-area teen working at a recycling center, let alone performing a hazardous task? Cal/OSHA is looking into this and other recent workplace fatalities.
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Unwary FLCs Taken In by ‘Publisher’
He doesn’t exactly pose as a Cal/OSHA inspector, but unwitting farm labor contractors come away with the impression that he represents the agency. And too often, he walks away with a chunk of their money. Details on what several safety professionals are calling a scam.
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How’s AB 2774 Working Out?
It was touted as a way to get a dialogue going between Cal/OSHA and employers. But with at least half a year of experience, are the new rules established under AB 2774 working the way its crafters intended?
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Aloha, Hawaii
The Aloha state says goodbye to a major chunk of its safety program, as it cedes power to the Feds. What’s behind this? Find out in Cal-OSHA Reporter.
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