Tag: Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
Safe Reopening for Workers, Employers’ FAQs Answered
On July 28, 2020, the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) issued guidance, “Safe Reopening FAQs for Workers and Employers,” addressing a number of workplace-related…
Cal/OSHA Expands Employer Injury and Illness Prevention Program Requirements
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, commonly known as Cal/OSHA, continues to modify rules and guidance for businesses operating during the COVID-19 pandemic….
Balancing Workplace Illnesses and Medical/Privacy Concerns
Our employee has recently returned from traveling in an area where there is an illness epidemic. What can we do to address the employee’s exposure…
Coronavirus and Flu: Managing Illnesses in the Workplace
Lately, the coronavirus has been a hot topic of conversation, social media and the news; last week, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex…
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…
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…
