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Little Consensus on Autonomous Committee

A Cal/OSHA Standards Board advisory committee formed to examine potential revisions to requirements for “self-propelled” agricultural equipment in Title 8 hasn’t yet created the recommended language. It’s still exploring the issues surrounding an almost 50-year-old regulation that was adopted before the autonomous revolution. It will report its findings to the full Board soon. However, the … Read More »

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‘Hands Off’ is the Watchword at New VPP Site

Fontana’s Verco Decking produces and rolls out approximately 30,000 tons of metal decking each year. Box stores, shopping centers, schools, hospitals, and high-rises all contain decks formed there. “We own about a 71% share of the West Coast for all steel decking,” says plant manager Tom Turley. “Anything that has concrete floors will have steel … Read More »

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DOSH Revises Workplace Violence Draft

Cal/OSHA’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health made revisions to the draft language creating a workplace violence prevention standard for general industry. The changes are in response to comments from stakeholders at an advisory meeting last January. The agency is accepting comments until mid-July, after which it will schedule another advisory meeting. The new standard, … Read More »

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Defense Says Appeals Board Pre-Hearing Requirements ‘Burdensome’

The Cal/OSHA Appeals Board has worked hard over the years to make its appeals process more efficient. Given the literally thousands of cases it handles each year, it’s a laudable goal. However, employer defense attorneys tell Cal-OSHA Reporter that new requirements for prehearing conferences go too far and could place undue burdens on the defense. … Read More »

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PPE Proposal a Good Compliance Fit?

Stakeholders appear supportive of a Cal/OSHA Standards Board proposal to adopt a new federal rule on the proper fit for construction personal protective equipment (PPE). However, they caution that those enforcing the rule should consider the limitations when trying to obtain the right equipment for some workers. The comments came at a public hearing on … Read More »

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Cal/OSHA and the May Revise

Cal/OSHA’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health is designated to get a 13% budget cut for the coming fiscal year under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s May revise. The Division will also lose some hiring authorization for 66 unfilled positions, but few involve inspectors. Other parts of the Cal/OSHA program were spared cuts in the budget plan. … Read More »

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Fall Protection Basics

The recent National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction included training demonstrations nationwide, including many in California. These private events are intended to educate construction workers about the serious issue of fall protection. Here’s what one safety professional told construction employees at two events in the Bay Area during stand-down week. Menlo Park’s Rudolph and … Read More »

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Cal/OSHA’s ‘Clarification’ on Lead

Cal/OSHA’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health has clarified the revised lead standard’s requirements for worker protection during abrasive blasting. It is unclear why the Division issued this guidance. The information is exactly the same as a guidance document already posted on the DOSH website. Cal-OSHA Reporter asked the Department of Industrial Relations the reason … Read More »

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