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Fed-OSHA Grades Cal/OSHA
The Feds were generally complimentary toward the California state plan in its Federal Annual Monitoring and Evaluation (FAME) report. However, there were several new âfindings and observationsâ in the evaluation covering October 1st, 2022, through September 30th, 2023. Cal/OSHAâs continuing hiring challenge plays a leading role in Fed-OSHAâs fiscal year 2023 concernsâother criticisms centered on …
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A Cut Above on Veteranâs Project
General contractor Rudolph and Sletten has some 10 years in a Voluntary Protection Program-Construction (VPP-C) journey that keeps rolling and helps spread a safety culture throughout the industry. The latest VPP-C site is a special project, the Skilled Nursing and Memory Care Facility at the sprawling Veteranâs Home of California in Yountville, administered by CalVet. …
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Cal/OSHA Now Has âSevere Violatorâ Program
Cal/OSHA and its parent organization, the Department of Industrial Relations, recently announced it is crafting rules to crack down on so-called âenterprise-wideâ and âegregiousâ violations. Late last year, DOSH issued a policy and procedure on another program, mirroring a federal counterpart. The Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP) is designed to concentrate resources on âinspecting employers …
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Lookout! Indoor Heat Rule is in Effect
Californiaâs Office of Administrative Law has approved Cal/OSHAâs indoor heat illness prevention regulation. The controversial regulation is now in effect. General Industry Safety Orders §3396 standard applies to most indoor workplaces, including warehouses, restaurants, and manufacturing facilities. Emergency operations and correctional facilities are exempted from the requirements. Cal/OSHAâs Division of Occupational Safety and Health plans …
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Cal/OSHA Action on Fatality Cases 2024
Cal/OSHAâs Division of Occupational Safety and Health has cited Grandeâs One Priority Roofing following the December 12th, 2023, death of an employee. The Division seeks about $11,000 in penalties in the case. The 54-year-old male employee was sweeping roofing material from a rooftop at a Lompoc commercial building when he walked into an area that …
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Rules & Penalties Coming on âEgregiousâ Violators
The Department of Industrial Relations proposes establishing rules allowing Cal/OSHA to cite so-called âenterprise-wide and egregiousâ violations. To gather stakeholder input, DIR will hold an advisory meeting on August 19th in Oakland. The proposal implements a 2021 state law, SB 606, which revised California Labor Code §6317 and added §6317.8. âRegulatory action is necessary to …
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New VPP, SHARP, Golden Gate Participants
The following employers have qualified for Cal/OSHAâs Voluntary Protection Program for Construction (VPP-C), the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) and the Golden Gate Partnership Program. The new VPP-Construction Star site is Rudolph and Slettenâs project at the Veteranâs Home â Yountville Skilled Nursing Facility. The general contractor has several other VPP-C sites and …
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