Cal/OSHA Seeks Final Approval; Fed-OSHA Wants “Serious” Revamp
OAKLAND — For the 36-plus years that the Cal/OSHA program has been in existence, it has had “provisional” approval from Fed-OSHA. While Cal/OSHA has consistently been a leader in regulatory development, most state-plan states have received final approval from the Feds. Cal/OSHA has remained provisional. Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Chief Len Welsh …