Cal/OSHA Issues Heat Warning to Protect Outdoor Workers August 16, 2022 Cal/OSHA sent out heat warning for employers this week reminding them they are required to protect outdoor workers from heat...
California Employers Cited $1.75M in Refinery Worker Death May 19, 2022 The Cal/OSHA Process Safety Management Unit cited Valero Refinery of Benicia and three contractors a combined $1.75 million for serious...
Cal/OSHA: Protect Workers from Unhealthy Air due to Wildfire Smoke July 13, 2021 Cal/OSHA is cautioning California employers to be prepared to protect workers from unhealthy air due to wildfire smoke. When workers...
California Aiming to Ease Virus Rules for Workers in Mid-June May 25, 2021 By Don Thompson California workforce regulators will aim for a mid-June easing of workplace mask and social distancing requirements to conform with a...
Cal/OSHA Cites Foster Farms, Staffing Agencies for COVID-19 Violations May 24, 2021 Cal/OSHA has cited Foster Poultry Farms Inc. in Livingston, Calif., and four staffing agencies for not protecting workers from COVID-19....
Cal/OSHA Cites Company $108K in Fatal Pressure Vessel Incident April 23, 2021 Cal/OSHA has cited Sierra Pacific Industries $108,300 for workplace safety and health violations after one of its employees was fatally...
Cal/OSHA Cites Multiple Employers for COVID-19 Violations March 5, 2021 Cal/OSHA has cited multiple employers for not protecting workers from COVID-19 following inspections in various industries throughout the state. Violations...
California’s State Fund Launches COVID Regulations Resource Center January 27, 2021 California’s State Compensation Insurance Fund has created a free resource center for employers, whether they are policyholders or not, to...
Cal/OSHA Issues Citations to Grocery Stores for COVID-19 Violations September 30, 2020 Cal/OSHA has cited five grocery stores in Southern California for failing to protect their employees from COVID-19. The retailers were...
Cal/OSHA Cites Food Manufacturer, Staffing Firm for Not Protecting Workers from COVID September 10, 2020 Cal/OSHA has issued citations to frozen food manufacturer Overhill Farms Inc. and its temporary employment agency Jobsource North America Inc....