Apr 24, 206

Big Decision Looming To ban or not to ban the fabrication of engineered stone in California? That is the question before the Cal/OSHA Standards Board. It will have to decide … Read More »

Apr 17, 2026

D.A. Alleges Murder, Conspiracy in Esparto Explosion A massive explosion in July 2025 killed seven workers. Now, Yolo County has indicted seven individuals for murder and other charges in this … Read More »

Apr 10, 2026

California’s Ag Workforce of the Future Ag employers need skilled labor to meet future needs, and farmworkers need opportunities to enhance their futures. Here’s where a Central Valley college is … Read More »

Apr 3, 2026

Date Palm Growers Pressing for Platform Rules Date palm growers have, for almost two decades, been using safety procedures via the Cal/OSHA variance process. Now it’s time to make them … Read More »

Mar 27, 2026

Bill Would Hand BOI Powers Over to D.A.s An East Bay legislator wants to give investigatory powers from Cal/OSHA’s Bureau of Investigations to individual district attorneys. But what’s behind the … Read More »

Mar 20, 2026

Shea Celebrates Safety in Seaside A high-end residential project, Seaside, overlooks Monterey Bay. But general contractor Shea Homes has not overlooked safety on the project and, in fact, has become … Read More »

Mar 13, 2026

Standards Board Seeks D.A.s’ Intervention The Cal/OSHA Standards Board is looking for a force multiplier in the war against silicosis. But a recent letter to seven district attorneys has drawn … Read More »

Mar 6, 2026

CIHC’s Petition on Airborne Contaminants Cal/OSHA’s airborne contaminants standard requires air monitoring under the supervision of a competent industrial hygienist. But the California Industrial Hygiene Council says that language is … Read More »