Tagged in: Cal/OSHA

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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Getting Ready for Heat Season

It’s been a mild spring so far, even chilly in some parts of California, but the heat is starting to make itself felt. Temperatures this week were in the low 90s in parts of the Central Valley, with 80s in the Bay Area and somewhat cooler temps in Southern California. Heat waves are not far … Read More »

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Latest Fatality Cases Include Indoor Heat Citations––A First for Fatalities?

Cal/OSHA’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health has cited dozens of employers in fatality cases from the latter half of 2024. Included is what could be the first issuance of serious violations under the new indoor heat illness prevention standard (General Industry Safety Orders §3396) in a fatality case. Here are the results: Point Green … Read More »

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