Category: Workplace Safety
New Safety Regulations Employers May Need to Know
As the owner of a small manufacturing business, I would like to know if there are any new regulations being considered by the Occupational Safety…
Proposal Would Make Wildfire Smoke Protection Rule More Stringent; Threatens to Increase Business Costs
An emergency regulation issued from the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board on July 29, 2019, requires California employers to take steps…
Be Prepared for Excessive Heat Across California
It’s hot outside — really hot. The National Weather Service has issued excessive heat warnings for many parts of California, including San Diego, Stanislaus and…
What Can California Employers Do to Provide Safe Workplaces?
The recent shooting in Gilroy reminds us that an active shooter can happen anywhere, at any time. The number of active shooter incidents has increased…
California Emergency Wildfire Smoke Regulation Now in Effect
On July 29, 2019, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board’s emergency regulation to protect outdoor workers from the harmful effects of wildfire smoke…
CalChamber Podcast Rewind: What Not to Wear – To Work and Other California Employer Concerns
In case you missed it, check out this podcast for tips on enforcing your company’s dress code during the summer months. Already in control of your dress…
Employee Smoke Exposure During Wildfires
I am an employer that has been affected directly by the wildfires in California. What is Cal/OSHA doing to address the issue of employee exposure…
Cal/OSHA’s Revised Rules, Regulations Over the Last Year
Can you provide a summary of occupational safety rules that went into effect over the last year that haven’t yet been included in a Cal/OSHA…
Rate of California Nonfatal, Fatal Occupational Injuries Remains Stable
The Department of Industrial Relations released California’s 2017 occupational injury and illness data on employer-reported injuries. The Bureau of Labor Statistics works with state agencies…
