Electronic Summary Version

July 25, 2025

Quote of the day

“Cal/OSHA’s process deficiencies and staffing shortages are the root causes for many of the concerns we identified.”
State Auditor Grant Parks on a recently released audit that revealed shortcomings in the state’s occupational safety and health program.
Get the details in this week’s Cal-OSHA Reporter.

State Audit Hits Cal/OSHA

A state audit criticizes Cal/OSHA for several deficiencies. The main culprit? You guessed it – the agency’s persistent staffing shortages. Here’s what the State Auditor found.

 

Carson Employer Investigation

Some years after Cal/OSHA referred an ethylene oxide exposure case to the Los Angeles County district attorney, that office executed a search warrant at the facility.

 

Criminal Investigation for Recycler

A Vallejo recycler has seen three fatalities in the past eight years. The district attorney’s office is now investigating.

 

Diving Reforms Approved

It only took 11 years, but Cal/OSHA and Fed-OSHA have finally resolved their issues over diving regulations here. Click here to learn about the changes and the surrounding controversy.

 

Workplace Fatality Update

Here are the latest workplace incidents from the first two weeks of July, including a triple fatality in Los Angeles County.