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Cal/OSHA Now Has ‘Severe Violator’ Program

Cal/OSHA and its parent organization, the Department of Industrial Relations, recently announced it is crafting rules to crack down on so-called “enterprise-wide” and “egregious” 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 “inspecting employers … Read More »

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Nola Contender?

As Cal/OSHA’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health searches for its third chief in the past several years, candidates are starting to surface. Three internal DOSH candidates have applied. Now, a member of the Standards Board has thrown her hat in the ring. Nola Kennedy, PhD., CIH, the Board’s occupational health representative, appears to be … Read More »

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DIR Names Acting Chief

The Department of Industrial Relations has named Debra Lee, deputy chief for enforcement for the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, as Acting Chief after the departure of former Chief Jeff Killip. Assistant Deputy Chief for Enforcement David Wesley will serve as Acting Deputy Chief for Enforcement while Lee serves as Acting Chief. DIR Director … Read More »

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DOSH Progress on Personnel

The personnel situation at Cal/OSHA’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health looks dire – the agency has an alarming vacancy rate of 35%. But Chief Jeff Killip says that rate is misleading, and while acknowledging the continuing challenges for the personnel-starved agency, he expresses optimism. He notes that hiring has steadily increased since the Department … Read More »

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Department of Industrial Relations’ $15M Spend Outsourcing Media Relations

The Department of Industrial Relations is pushing ahead with plans to spend $15 million over three years on an outside media consultant. The total outlay under the contract is more than nine times what DIR spends annually for the employees in its Office of External Affairs (OEA) who are tasked with the same responsibilities. DIR … Read More »

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BAKER RESPONDS TO AUDITOR’S REPORT

In exclusive interviews and written communications with Workers’ Comp Executive former DIR Director Christine Baker responds directly to the State Auditor’s recent critical report. Baker, in her own inimitable fashion goes directly to the relevant points. This story can’t be found anywhere else – and we include links to the full text of the Auditors … Read More »

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Opponents Say SRIA Legislation Threatens Regulatory Transparency

Employers are trying to stop a bill that would exempt Cal/OSHA regulations from undergoing the Standard Regulatory Impact Analysis (SRIA), a crucial economic analysis. SRIAs consider the cost impact of a proposed rule on the entire state economy and its workforce, as opposed to just a single industry. SRIAs also bring sunshine –– public awareness … Read More »

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Cal/OSHA Failed To Quash Bias Findings Against Its Investigator