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2024

November 2024
November 7, 2024 Wildfire Smoke Alert: Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers from unhealthy air in Ventura County

October 2024
October 30, 2024 Translation app is helping Cal/OSHA connect with workers
October 7, 2024 Cal/OSHA cites farm labor contractor for serious heat-related safety violations
October 1, 2024 High Heat Alert: Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers

September 2024
September 27, 2024 Cal/OSHA hosts workshop on new indoor heat protections and warehouse hazards
September 24, 2024 Wildfire Smoke Alert: Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Workers from Unhealthy Air
September 9, 2024 Wildfire Smoke Alert: Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Unhealthy Air
September 9, 2024 Cal/OSHA Encourages Employers and Workers to Raise Awareness of Construction Suicide Prevention Week
September 5, 2024 Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Workers from Heat Illness Amid High Temperatures

August 2024
August 27, 2024 Cal/OSHA cites nine employers in Sun Valley for silica health and safety violations
August 23, 2024 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from High Heat
August 22, 2024 Cal/OSHA bolsters staff to investigate the most egregious violations, referring them for criminal prosecution
August 9, 2024 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Monitor Air Quality and Protect Workers from Wildfire Smoke
August 8, 2024 Cal/OSHA encourages employers and workers to take the pledge during Safe + Sound Week, August 12-18

July 2024
July 24, 2024 California indoor heat protections approved and go into effect
July 19, 2024 Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Workers from High Heat

June 2024
July 2, 2024 Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Workers during Extreme Heat Wave
June 21, 2024 Standards Board Adopts Standard to Protect Workers from Indoor Heat
June 20, 2024 Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Workers Amid Forecast Heat Wave
Jun 3, 2024 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from High Heat

May 2024
May 15, 2024 California Adds Safeguards to Protect Workers Against Silicosis
May 14, 2024 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Heat Illness During High Temperatures
May 6, 2024 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Heat Illness

April 2024
April 25, 2024 DIR and Cal/OSHA Will Honor Workers’ Memorial Day at Four Events in California on April 28-29
April 18, 2024 Cal/OSHA Cites Construction Company $371,100 for Safety Violations that Led to Fatal Trench Collapse in San Francisco

March 2024
March 26, 2024 California Further Strengthens Statewide Recruitment for Workplace Inspectors and Investigators

February 2024
February 22, 2024 Cal/OSHA Increases Civil Penalty Amounts for 2024

January 2024
January 29, 2024 Cal/OSHA Reminder to Employers: Post 2023 Annual Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses on February 1


December 2023
December 14, 2023 Standards Board Adopts Emergency Temporary Standard to Protect Workers from Silicosis

October 2023
October 18, 2023 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Heat Illness in the Bay Area this Week

September 2023
September 20, 2023 Wildfire Smoke Alert: Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Unhealthy Air

August 2023
August 28, 2023 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Heat Illness due to Excessive Heat Warnings in Southern California
August 18, 2023 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Potential Worksite Hazards due to Severe Storm
August 15, 2023 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Heat Illness
August 10, 2023 Cal/OSHA Announces Expanded Presence for Workers and Employers in the Central Valley, Inland Empire and Central Coast
August 4, 2023 High Heat Hazard Alert: Employers Must Protect Workers from Heat Illness
Cal/OSHA Conducting Targeted Inspections in High Hazard Industries
August 3, 2023 Cal/OSHA Encourages Employers and Workers to Take the Pledge for Safe + Sound Week

July 2023
July 12, 2023 High Heat Hazard Alert: Employers Must Protect Workers from Heat Illness
Cal/OSHA Conducting Targeted Inspections During Heat Wave

June 2023
June 27, 2023 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Heat Illness during Period of High Heat
June 26, 2023 Cal/OSHA Cites Two Employers in Half Moon Bay for Health and Safety Violations Following Investigation into Workplace Violence that Killed Seven

May 2023
June 1, 2023 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Heat Illness during High Temperatures
May 31, 2023 DIR Reminds Cannabis Employers about Labor Law Requirements
May 12, 2023 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness during Period of High Heat

April 2023
April 28, 2023 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness
April 27, 2023 DIR and Cal/OSHA Honor Workers' Memorial Day
April 19, 2023 Cal/OSHA Cites Equipment Company, Refers Construction Company for Criminal Prosecution Following Confined Space Deaths

March 2023
March 21, 2023 Cal/OSHA Cites Sterilization Company $838, 800 for Overexposing Employees to Toxic Chemical

February 2023
February 27, 2023 OSH Appeals Board Decision in Heat Illness Prevention Case Adds Clarity to Provision of Water Requirements
February 4, 2023 COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations to Protect Workers from COVID-19 in Effect

January 2023
January 24, 2023 Cal/OSHA Reminder to Employers: Post 2022 Annual Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses on February 1


2022

December 2022
December 15, 2022 Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board Votes to Adopt COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations

September 2022
September 15, 2022 Cal/OSHA Posts Guidance on Protecting Workers from Monkeypox
September 7, 2022 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Prepare for Hazards from Power Outages during Heat Wave
September 2, 2022 Cal/OSHA Conducting Inspections During Heat WaveCal/OSHA Conducting Inspections During Heat Wave

August 2022
August 29, 2022 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness During Heat Wave in California
August 16, 2022 Wildfire Smoke Alert: Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Unhealthy Air
August 15, 2022 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness During Week of Excessive Heat in California

July 2022
July 8, 2022 Cal/OSHA Reminder: Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness During Period of Excessive Heat in California
July 6, 2022 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Unhealthy Air due to Wildfire Smoke

June 2022
June 8, 2022 Cal/OSHA Reminder: Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness During Period of Excessive Heat in California

May 2022
May 23, 2022 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness
May 19, 2022 Cal/OSHA Cites Four Employers $1.75 Million for Safety Violations in Death of Worker at Valero Refinery
May 7, 2022 Cal/OSHA Releases Fact Sheets and FAQs on Updated COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards

April 2022
April 28, 2022 DIR and Cal/OSHA Honor Workers’ Memorial Day
April 26, 2022 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness, Wildfire Smoke
April 6, 2022 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness

March 2022
March 7, 2022 California Labor and Workforce Development Agency and 61 Community-Based Organizations Across California to Launch Worker Week of Action

February 2022
February 7, 2022 Cal/OSHA Announces Advisory Committee for Domestic Workers

January 2022
January 26, 2022 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Post 2021 Annual Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses on February 1
January 14, 2022 Cal/OSHA Posts Fact Sheets and Updated COVID-19 FAQs
January 6, 2022 Cal/OSHA Updates COVID-19 FAQs to Align with CDPH Guidance on Isolation and Quarantines


2021

December 2021
December 17, 2021 Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board Votes to Adopt Revised COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards

August 2021

September 2021
September 3, 2021 Cal/OSHA, Federal OSHA and Mexican Consulates in California Renew Alliance Agreement to Promote Workplace Safety and Health
September 2, 2021 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Unhealthy Air Due to Wildfire Smoke
August 25, 2021 Cal/OSHA Encourages Employers and Workers to Follow Updated CDPH Guidance Recommending Face Coverings Indoors
August 10, 2021 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Unhealthy Air due to Wildfire Smoke
August 10, 2021 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness

July 2021
July 13, 2021 Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Prepare to Protect Workers from Unhealthy Air due to Wildfire Smoke
July 7, 2021 Cal/OSHA High Heat Advisory: Employers Reminded to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness

June 2021
June 28, 2021 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness
June 17, 2021 Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board Votes to Adopt Revised COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards
Revisions Account for Rising Vaccination Rates, Offer Guidance to Help Businesses Reopen while Maintaining Strong Worker Protections
Revised Emergency Temporary Standards Effective Today
June 15, 2021 Cal/OSHA Reminder: Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness During Period of Excessive Heat in California
June 9, 2021 California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board Receives Update on California Department of Public Health Guidance
June 4, 2021 Standards Board Readopts Revised Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards

May 2021
May 29, 2021 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness
May 24, 2021 Cal/OSHA Cited Foster Farms and Staffing Agencies for COVID-19 Violations at its Livingston Facility
May 7, 2021 UPDATE – Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards

April 2021
April 28, 2021 DIR and Cal/OSHA Honor Workers’ Memorial Day
April 22, 2021 Cal/OSHA Cites Sierra Pacific Industries $108,300 after Fatal Pressure Vessel Incident

March 2021
March 2, 2021 Cal/OSHA Issues Citations to Multiple Employers for COVID-19 Violations

February 2021
February 4, 2021 Cal/OSHA Issues Citations to Multiple Employers for COVID-19 Violations

January 2021
January 26, 2021 Cal/OSHA Reminder to Employers: Post 2020 Annual Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses on February 1


2020

December 2020
December 23, 2020 Cal/OSHA Issues Citations to Multiple Employers for COVID-19 Violations at Meat Processing Facilities
December 16, 2020 California Worker Safety Concerns Intensify During the Holiday Season Due to Increased Demand for Products and Services
California Labor Agency, DIR address COVID-19 pandemic health and safety concerns
December 1, 2020 Cal/OSHA Emergency Regulations to Protect Workers from COVID-19 in Effect

November 2020
November 20, 2020 Standards Board Unanimously Adopts Emergency Temporary Standards to Protect Workers from COVID-19

September 2020
September 30, 2020 Cal/OSHA Issues Citations to Grocery Stores for COVID-19 Violations
September 22, 2020 Cal/OSHA Issues Citations to Health Care Facilities and Public Safety Employers for COVID-19 Violations
September 9, 2020 Cal/OSHA Cites Frozen Food Manufacturer, Staffing Firm for Failing to Protect Hundreds of Workers from COVID-19
September 4, 2020 Cal/OSHA Issues Citations to Multiple Employers for COVID-19 Violations
September 3, 2020 Cal/OSHA Reminder: Employers Must Take Steps to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness

August 2020
August 20, 2020 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Unhealthy Air due to Wildfire Smoke
August 13, 2020 Cal/OSHA Reminder: Take Steps to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness during Period of High Heat

July 2020
July 16, 2020 Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Follow the State’s Guidance on Protecting Workers from COVID-19

June 2020
June 24, 2020 California Adopts First in the Nation Workplace Safety Standards Protecting Nighttime Agricultural Workers from Hazards
June 23, 2020 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Prevent Heat Illness during Period of High Heat
June 4, 2020 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers with Outdoor Workers to Take Steps to Prevent Heat Illness

May 2020
May 26, 2020 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness

April 2020
April 28, 2020 DIR and Cal/OSHA Honor Workers’ Memorial Day

February 2020
February 3, 2020 Cal/OSHA Issues Guidance on Requirements to Protect Health Care Workers from 2019 Novel Coronavirus

January 2020
January 28, 2020 Cal/OSHA Reminder to Employers: Post 2019 Annual Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses on February 1

2019

December 2019
December 18, 2019 Department of Industrial Relations Reports Increase in 2018 Fatal Workplace Injuries
December 16, 2019 California Labor and Workforce Development Agency Launches Employment Status Law Resource Website for Workers and Employers

November 2019
November 6, 2019 Court of Appeal Upholds Cal/OSHA Citations Issued for Inadequate Protective Footwear at a Home Depot Warehouse

October 2019
October 27, 2019 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers if the Air Quality is Unhealthy due to Wildfire Smoke
October 25, 2019 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers

August 2019
August 13, 2019 Cal/OSHA High Heat Advisory: Ensure Emergency Response Procedures for Outdoor Workers at Risk of Heat Illness Are Effective

July 2019
July 30, 2019 Cal/OSHA Emergency Regulation to Protect Outdoor Workers from Wildfire Smoke in Effect
July 25, 2019 Cal/OSHA High Heat Advisory: Employers Must Provide Shade for Outdoor Workers
July 18, 2019 Standards Board Adopts Emergency Regulation to Protect Outdoor Workers from Wildfire Smoke
Employers must quickly adopt the new requirements in early August
July 11, 2019 Cal/OSHA Cites Two Employers for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Incident at San Francisco Airport

June 2019
June 19, 2019 Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Adopt Effective Procedures to Protect All Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness
June 17, 2019 Cal/OSHA Cites Solar Panel Installation Company for Willful Fall Protection Violation
June 5, 2019 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness as Temperatures Rise Across the State

April 2019
April 30, 2019 DIR Offices in Santa Ana Move to New Location
April 26, 2019 DIR and Cal/OSHA Honor Workers’ Memorial Day
April 18, 2019 Cal/OSHA Cites Two Employers after Temporary Worker Fatally Crushed in Tehama County
April 16, 2019 Cal/OSHA Cites Los Angeles Food Manufacturer and Staffing Agency for Serious Accident that Caused Amputation of Worker’s Fingers
April 10, 2019 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness

March 2019
March 28, 2019 Cal/OSHA Cites Construction Company after Two Workers Hospitalized for Valley Fever
March 26, 2019 Cal/OSHA Cites Ceramic Material and Supply Company $250,000 for Willful Failure to Guard Machinery in Fatal Accident
March 21, 2019 Cal/OSHA Cites Contractor Following Accident that Crushed Worker

February 2019
February 26, 2019 Cal/OSHA Reminder to Employers: Electronically Submit Form 300A by March 2
February 20, 2019 Cal/OSHA Cites Contractors for Serious Safety Violations in San Francisco Twin Peaks Tunnel Fatality
February 13, 2019 Cal/OSHA Cites Pipe Installation Contractor for Fatal Trench Collapse in Daly City
February 6, 2019 Cal/OSHA Announces May 9 Advisory Committee Meeting to Evaluate Electronic Submission of Workplace Injury and Illness Records

January 2019
January 31, 2019 Cal/OSHA Reminder to Employers: Post Annual Work-Related Injury and Illness Summaries Starting February 1

2018

December 2018
December 20, 2018 Cal/OSHA Cites Cannabis Company for Safety Violations Following Explosion that Burned Employee
December 18, 2018 Department of Industrial Relations Reports 2017 Fatal Occupational Injuries
December 11, 2018 Cal/OSHA Cites Contractor for Fatal Trench Collapse at Residential Construction Site

November 2018
November 21, 2018 California's Nonfatal Worker Injuries and Illnesses Stable
November 19, 2018 Cal/OSHA Cites Construction Company for Fatal Trench Accident
November 9, 2018 Cal/OSHA Issues Advisory on Worker Safety for Regions with Wildfire Smoke
November 6, 2018 Cal/OSHA Emergency Regulation Approved: Certain Employers Must Electronically Submit Form 300A on Occupational Injuries and Illnesses

October 2018
October 30, 2018 Cal/OSHA Issues Citations to Framing Contractor for Willful Violations of Nail Gun Safety Regulations
October 26, 2018 Cal/OSHA Notice on Emergency Regulation for Electronic Submission of Form 300A on Occupational Injuries and Illnesses

August 2018
August 16, 2018 Cal/OSHA Issues Citations to Outdoor Advertising Company for Billboard Electric Shock Accident

July 2018
July 23, 2018 Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers as Temperatures Rise across the State
July 16, 2018 Cal/OSHA Produces Fact Sheet, Poster for Preventing Work-Related Injuries to Housekeeping Workers
July 10, 2018 Cal/OSHA Cites Marine Cargo Handling Company for Fatal Forklift Accident at Port of San Diego
July 5, 2018 Cal/OSHA High Heat Advisory for Employers with Outdoor Workers in Central and Southern California
July 5, 2018 Cal/OSHA Issues Advisory for Worker Safety in Wildfire Regions

June 2018
June 21, 2018 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness as Temperatures Rise Statewide

May 2018
May 8, 2018 Cal/OSHA High Heat Advisory for Employers with Outdoor Workers in Southern California

April 2018
April 27, 2018 DIR Honors Workers Memorial Day
April 13, 2018 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness
April 5, 2018 Cal/OSHA Cites Roofing Contractor for Repeat Fall Hazard Violations

March 2018
March 13, 2018 California Adopts New Workplace Safety Regulation to Protect Hotel Housekeepers from Injury
March 7, 2018 Cal/OSHA Fines Foundry over $280,000 for Confined Space Accident

February 2018
February 5, 2018 Cal/OSHA Cites Tree Trimming Company after Brush Chipper Fatality

January 2018
January 31, 2018 Cal/OSHA Reminder to Employers: Post Annual Work-Related Injury and Illness Summaries
January 4, 2018 Cal/OSHA Issues Citations Following Fatal Bee Attack on Tree Worker

2017

December 2017
December 19, 2017 Department of Industrial Relations Reports 2016 Fatal Occupational Injuries
December 19, 2017 Cal/OSHA Issues Advisory on Respiratory Protection for Harmful Exposure to Wildfire Smoke
December 14, 2017 Cal/OSHA Cites Three Contractors More Than $145,000 for Oakland Structure Collapse
December 6, 2017 Cal/OSHA Issues Advisory for Worker Safety in Wildfire Regions

November 2017
November 20, 2017 Cal/OSHA Cites Six Employers over $240,000 for Exposing Workers to Valley Fever
November 15, 2017 California’s Nonfatal Worker Injuries, Illnesses Level in 2016

October 2017
October 27, 2017 Cal/OSHA Issues Notice for Worker Safety during Fire Cleanup
October 23, 2017 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers with Outdoor Workers to Protect Them from Heat Illness as Temperatures Rise Across Southern California
October 13, 2017 Cal/OSHA Issues Advisory for Worker Safety in Wildfire Regions
October 9, 2017 Cal/OSHA Encourages Employers and Workers to Protect Against Exposure to Hepatitis A Virus

August 2017
August 25, 2017 California High Heat Advisory: Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers Shade Must Be Made Available for Outdoor Workers
August 4, 2017 New Regulations Improve Safety at Oil Refineries
August 1, 2017 Cal/OSHA Approves Reopening of Three “Revolution” Type Rides in California
August 1, 2017 Cal/OSHA Stresses Importance of Monitoring Workers, Recognizing Early Symptoms of Heat Illness as Central Valley Swelters

July 2017
July 31, 2017 Cal/OSHA Cites Aircraft Parts Manufacturer for Willfully Failing to Notify Workers of Their Exposures to Chromium-6
July 27, 2017 Cal/OSHA Issues Statement on Ohio Amusement Ride Accident: All Fire Ball Rides in California Have Been Voluntarily Shut Down
July 24, 2017 Cal/OSHA and Chevron Reach Settlement of Citations Appeal Following the August 2012 Richmond Refinery Fire
Agreement includes provisions to replace piping, institute innovative safeguards

June 2017
June 21, 2017 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers with Outdoor Workers that Fresh Water Must be Provided to Prevent Heat Illness
June 19, 2017 Cal/OSHA Cites Explosives Manufacturer for Workplace Explosion that Caused Serious Injuries
June 15, 2017 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers with Outdoor Workers to Protect Them from Heat Illness as Temperatures Rise Around California

May 2017
May 19, 2017 Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Prepare For Sizzling Temperatures
May 18, 2017 Landmark Workplace Safety and Health Regulation Approved to Reduce Risk of Major Incidents at Oil Refineries in California
May 9, 2017 Cal/OSHA Cites Two Employers for Fatal Drainage Shaft Accident

April 2017
April 28, 2017 DIR Honors Workers' Memorial Day
April 27, 2017 Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness
April 17, 2017 Cal/OSHA Cites Building Supply Company for Fatal Forklift Accident

March 2017
March 27, 2017 Staffing Firm Found Responsible in Warehouse Carbon Monoxide Exposure Incident that Sent Workers to Hospital
February 10, 2017 Cal/OSHA Reminder to Employers: Post Annual Work-Related Injury and Illness Summaries
February 10, 2017 Refinery Safety Training Requirements (SB 54) Meeting Notice
January 11, 2017 Cal/OSHA Investigates Four Recent Tree Trimming Deaths, Announces Safety Campaign