12-13-24
Six-Foot Trigger Height is Official A more than 10-year saga to change California’s residential construction fall protection rules is complete with final approval of a Cal/OSHA Standards Board revision. Here’s …
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12-6-24
California Regulates Autonomous in Agriculture A Cal/OSHA committee will study possible reforms to a 50-year-old regulation that prevents autonomous agricultural vehicles from working around employees without an operator stationed on …
11-27-24
Messy Confined Spaces ‘Cleanup’ In the works since 2017, a Cal/OSHA rulemaking effort to completely separate construction from the confined space rules for other industries is in the works. But …
11-1-24
Future of Farming is Autonomous Autonomous vehicles, robotics, drones, and other high-tech equipment are here to stay in California agriculture. Here’s a look at some of the latest tech and …
10-25-24
DOSH Backs Autonomous ‘Light’ in Ag Cal/OSHA’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health says it has rescinded its opposition to autonomous equipment in ag operations without an operator having to …
10-18-24
AGC Construction Safety Excellence Construction is a uniquely hazardous industry. Here are contractors who go the extra mile to keep their employees safe, as recognized by the Associated General Contractors …
9-13-24
Trench Safety Awareness A recent trench fatality is the third such tragedy in California. Here are some of the common mistakes that lead to trench collapses and how to do …
8-23-24
Enterprise-Wide and Egregious Violations Cal/OSHA is bringing a new class of violations into Title 8 – enterprise-wide and egregious violations – along with substantially increased penalties. Here’s what stakeholders are …