Quote of the day
“It’s not about whether or not these folks serve time or if they get sentenced to diversion. It’s about bringing these folks some accountability.”
Standards Board chair Joseph Alioto, Jr., on the reasons for the Board’s recent letter to district attorneys, seeking their help on cracking down on dry-cutting engineered stone.
Get the latest on this important story in this week’s Cal-OSHA Reporter.
Bill Would Hand BOI Powers Over to D.A.s
An East Bay legislator wants to give investigatory powers from Cal/OSHA’s Bureau of Investigations to individual district attorneys. But what’s behind the move? Here’s what we know so far.
The BOI Report: Years Late
Cal/OSHA has finally published the 2023 Bureau of Investigations report. Here are BOI’s activities for that year and how they compare to previous years.
Alioto Explains Intent of D.A.s’ Letter
A letter from the Cal/OSHA Standards Board to county prosecutors on the silicosis crisis provoked a sharp response from one district attorney. The Board chair explains his request. And the controversy continues…
CPH Revisions Ready to Rise
A long-simmering debate about when construction employers are required to erect construction personnel hoists is coming to a close with an impending Standards Board vote. Here’s what the regulation would require and what stakeholders are saying.