Employer representatives are asking Cal/OSHA to temporarily halt enforcement of the respirator requirements of the rule on employee protection from wildfire smoke. They reason the urgent needs of healthcare in …
The three branches of the Cal/OSHA system are operating during the statewide shelter-in-place, but are having to adjust their operations. First and foremost, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health …
California construction has been officially designated as critical infrastructure by Gov. Gavin Newsom. That means it is exempt from the governor’s stay-at-home order to combat the spread of the coronavirus. …
All of a sudden, many California employers are being required to have their employees telecommute – work from home – if possible. This week, at least seven Bay Area counties …
A workplace fatality in Sonoma County County killed one person and seriously injured another. The incident was on private property near Forestville, along the Russian River. The decendant is David …
It is a unique case that has not been addressed by any court so far. Cal/OSHA cited a homeowner after an unlicensed tree trimmer was seriously injured at the property …
Starting in July, employers will be required to provide employees access to the company’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program. The Office of Administrative Law gave final approval to the at-times …