Mixing Water With What?

The Cal/OSHA Standards Board denied a petition by a Kansas electrical lineman to require cup holders on aerial devices used in this work. The Board said the request was not only unnecessary but could pose unique hazards. Although the Board doesn’t mention it in its decision, petitioner Landon Dees has an obvious interest in seeing … Read More »

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Latest DOSH Inspection Stats

Cal/OSHA conducted more inspections during the first half of 2024 than in the comparable periods over the past three years. However, violations alleged by the Division have been down sharply this year – 50% from the half-year totals in 2023. Onsite inspections in the first half of 2024 were below 2023 and 2022 (6% and … Read More »

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Enterprise-Wide and Egregious Violations

Cal/OSHA is taking its first steps toward adopting new rules that establish “enterprise-wide” and “egregious” violations – and the accompanying penalties. Stakeholders weighed in on the proposed rules earlier this week, although the participation was less than expected. “These regulations have significance,” says Bruce Wick, director of risk management for Housing Contractors of California, addressing … Read More »

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Alioto to Probe Stakeholder Concerns

For many years and through various important rulemaking efforts – COVID, lead, indoor heat illness, and others – employer representatives have complained long and loud that Cal/OSHA isn’t taking their concerns seriously enough and not really listening to them on the costs and unintended consequences of major proposals – and even some minor ones. That … Read More »

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‘Expedited’ Rulemaking on PSM

The Cal/OSHA Standards Board has approved “expedited” rulemaking to address what petitioners call a loophole in Title 8 regulations. Petitioners say it has led to one horrific incident and could lead to a disaster. But there is still controversy about the issues. If adopted, the new rules will affect only California’s five renewable fuel facilities. … Read More »

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Rob Moutrie: Chamber Attorney Wears Many Hats

Stakeholders who appear before the Cal/OSHA Standards Board or lobby state legislators usually speak on behalf of a specific industry, but exceptions exist. Attorney Rob Moutrie might represent agriculture in one meeting or restaurants in another. Or he might speak on behalf of the tech industry, manufacturing firms, or small businesses. For the past five … Read More »

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