Electronic Summary Version

June 19, 2026

Quote of the day

“Right now, each inspector spends one to two full days a week in the office just receiving and processing these [complaints], and district managers have to evaluate each one individually. That’s time pulled away from field work.”
Cal/OSHA Deputy Chief for Enforcement David Wesley, explaining the agency’s decision to create a new unit to process safety complaints.

Read about this and other recent moves by the Division in this week’s Cal-OSHA Reporter.

Cal/OSHA Update on its Changes

Cal/OSHA has come under criticism in recent years. It is taking many steps towards evolving to respond to its challenges.

 

This Week in Decisions

A wild ride on the top of an elevator leads to serious Cal/OSHA citations. Here’s what happened when the case went to the appeals system.

 

Cal/OSHA Inspections and Violations Up Significantly in 2025 over 2024

How many inspections did Cal/OSHA conduct in 2025, and how many violations did it cite? How many employers are there? Here are the latest statistics.

 

Workplace Fatality Update

Here are recent fatal workplace incidents from around California.