In our January 29th issue, Cal-OSHA Reporter told you about an unusual petition for reconsideration taken up by the Cal/OSHA Appeals Board. The case is DPR Construction, and the board …
Each year, Cal/OSHA issues thousands of citations. Most smart employers appeal those citations, but a significant number of them lose their appeals on technical grounds. The Cal/OSHA system is intended …
The Cal/OSHA Appeals Board regularly takes cases under “reconsideration,” challenging administrative law judges’ decisions. Most are garden variety – either the cited employer or the Division of Occupational Safety and …
The Cal/OSHA Standards Board unanimously passed an emergency COVID regulation. Many of the provisions of the standard may conflict with existing law, including workers’ compensation laws, FEHA, and HIPAA, say …
In the 25-year history of Central Coast Building Supply, a Colusa based manufacturer of aluminum door thresholds says he hasn’t had a single Cal/OSHA inspection. The company has an experience …
It is a unique case that has not been addressed by any court so far. Cal/OSHA cited a homeowner after an unlicensed tree trimmer was seriously injured at the property …
DOSH didn’t participate in a recent hearing on the regulatory changes, which are part of the board’s efforts to modernize its operations and prevent employers from losing appeals based on …
Cal/OSHA, aka, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, is investigating three workplace fatalities in recent days, plus a fourth which appears to be from natural causes. Here’s the weekly …