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Marty Morgenstern Interview

Cal-OSHA Reporter’s Kevin Thompson got an exclusive interview with Marty Morgenstern, California’s new Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development. LWD provides oversight and direction to the Department of Industrial Relations which oversee many workers’ comp and occupational safety and health divisions. This video has a few important and newsworthy statements by Secretary Morgenstern.     … Read More »

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Appeals Board Update: Carter Named Chairman

Gov. Brown has named Cal/OSH Appeals Board labor representative Art Carter as chairman of the board. The appointment was made March 17 and Carter was sworn in at a board meeting that day. Former chair Candice Traeger remains on the board as public member. Executive Officer Michael Wimberly says all of the board’s current initiatives, … Read More »

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Reorganize Department of Industrial Relations – New Leader Says

During his confirmation hearing yesterday, Marty Morgenstern, Governor Jerry Brown’s choice to be Secretary of the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, told California Senators that he thinks the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) could benefit from some slimming down. Morgenstern testified on a number of topics before the Senate Rules Committee including a re-organization within … Read More »

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Governor Signs Bill Reforming “Serious Violation” Definition

In a major victory for advocates of reform of the way serious violations are adjudicated by the Cal/OSH Appeals Board, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed AB 2774, perhaps the most significant occupational safety and health bill to come out of Sacramento in several years.  AB 2774, authored by Sandre Swanson (D-Oakland) takes several bold steps … Read More »

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Fed-OSHA Audit: Sue Cal/OSHA Appeals Board !

While giving some acknowledgement to Cal/OSHA’s many accomplishments in regulation and enforcement, Fed-OSHA in a sweeping audit released today identified a laundry list of areas that it says the state safety agency and its associated Boards needs to clean up. The Feds reserved harshest criticism for the Candice Traeger lead Cal/OSH Appeals Board even suggesting … Read More »

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Standards Board Approves Heat Illness Changes

The Cal/OSH Standards Board unanimously adopted Division of Occupational Safety and Health-recommended revisions to the state heat illness prevention standard, a year after the rulemaking body rejected proposed emergency revisions. Labor advocates told the board that the revisions weren’t enough to protect vulnerable workers, but DOSH Chief Len Welsh said it is “necessary and time” … Read More »

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Heat Illness Prevention Network Conference Call Tomorrow

Cal/OSHA and the Department of Industrial Relations will hold a Heat Illness Prevention Network (HIPN) conference call tomorrow Tuesday, Aug. 17 at 10:30 a.m. The session will update HIPN members on topics related to California’s heat illness prevention standard and other efforts to protect workers from heat. Participants also will get a chance to ask … Read More »

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Standards Board has Two New Members

Gov. Schwarzenegger announces the appointment of two new members to the Cal/OSH Standards Board. One position fills the vacant labor seat. The other means the end of Dr. Jonathan Frisch’s tenure on the board. Henry “Hank” McDermott, 66, was named to replace Frisch as occupational health representative. David Thomas, 52, fills the labor seat vacated … Read More »

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