Quote of the day
"I have heard from numerous safety and health professionals regarding their concerns over the requirement to report all fatalities and hospitalization incidents to Cal/OSHA and the accompanying $5,000 fine for not reporting."
Bill Taylor of the Public Agency Safety Management Association on legislation introduced that would significantly change the law on reporting workplace fatalities and serious injuries/illnesses.
Appeals Board Decision Spurs Regulatory Action
An ALJ tosses a serious violation in an injury case because the safety order wasn’t broad enough to fit the situation. Now the Cal/OSH Standards Board wants to fix the regulation. Here’s what it wants to do, plus two other regulatory proposals due for a public hearing in the near future.
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Falls Claim Two Workers
Fatal falls are a continuing concern in the safety community. Cal/OSHA is investigating two such recent incidents, plus another tragedy.
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Changes Due for Reporting Rules?
Employers have long complained about Cal/OSHA’s §342(a), which can bring hefty fines for failing to report serious incidents. But a safety organization says the regulation has strayed from its legislative intent and has gotten a champion in the state Assembly.
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Pull Saw Revisions Finalized
Cal/OSHA discovered that its regulations on certain power saws were “significantly less protective” than the federal requirements, so it made some key revisions. Here’s what they are and when they become effective.
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Safety Symposiums Coming Soon
From crisis prevention to safety leadership at Disney, California safety organizations have a full slate of educational sessions coming up soon. Here’s what’s planned, when it happens and how to attend.
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