Tag: Cal/OSHA
Emergency Regulations for Workplace Injuries Reporting Approved
The Office of Administrative Law (OAL) has approved Cal/OSHA’s emergency regulations, which will require certain California employers to submit their injury and illness log (Form…
April 24 Heat Illness Prevention Network Conference Call
Take advantage of an upcoming conference call to review best practices for preventing heat illness at outdoor worksites. Everyone is welcome to join the call…
Plan Ahead to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness
Even though a glance out the window may show stormy skies, next week the weather may be sunny and beautiful with increasing temperatures. Cal/OSHA reminds…
Last Month to Post Log 300 Summary
In a couple of weeks, it will be OK to remove the Form 300A Annual Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, which must be posted every…
Reminder: Post Form 300A Starting February 1
Don’t forget that you need to post the Form 300A summary of job-related injuries and illnesses from 2017 at your place of business from February 1 through…
After the Smoke Clears: Cal/OSHA Offers Fire Cleanup Safety Guidance
The wildfires in California’s wine country — that have charred roughly 160,000 acres and ruined more than 7,000 structures — are reaching full containment, prompting…
Cal/OSHA Encourages Employers to Protect Workers from Hepatitis A Exposure
California’s hepatitis A outbreak is on the verge of reaching statewide epidemic status, according to news outlets. Over the last 11 months — following the…
Indoor Heat Illness: Coalition Criticizes Draft Rule as Too Complex, Burdensome
A coalition of employer groups led by the California Chamber of Commerce recently detailed its objections to a draft regulation to prevent heat illness in indoor…
New Rule Targets Workplace Violence Prevention in Health Care
The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has developed a regulation addressing workplace violence protection in health care. I am the HR director for…
Top 10 OSHA Workplace Safety Citations
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its preliminary list of the 10 most frequently cited safety and health violations for fiscal year…
