Cal/OSHA Publications

Cal/OSHA provides a wide range of educational materials and resources to help keep California workplaces safe.

All publications are available for download below. Physical copies may also be available for pickup at your local Cal/OSHA office. We recommend calling the office in advance to ensure the specific materials you need are in stock.

Model programs are provided in Microsoft Word format so that they can be easily customized for the workplace. If you do not use Microsoft Office, these documents are compatible with most free word-processing software and web-based document editors.

Official California workplace postings are available for download.

Electronic tools (eTools) are available and consist of various useful media. These educational materials and resources can be found at Cal/OSHA Consultation eTools.

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State Fund's Be their HERO℠: Utilize State Fund's interactive assessment and resources to help prevent falls in the workplace.

Latest Updates and Added Publications

December 2025:

Updated Fall Protection in Construction Fact Sheet
Updated Roofing Safety, General Requirements
Updated Roofing Fall Hazards (Excluding Residential)
Updated Roofing Fall Hazards (Residential)

October 2025:

New Silica Hazard Alert – Engineered Stone Countertops - Spanish
New Silica Hazard Alert – Engineered Stone Countertops - Vietnamese
Updated Model Injury and Illness Prevention Program to Address Zoonotic Aerosol Transmissible Disease Hazards - Spanish
Updated Warehouse Employer Fact Sheet - Vietnamese
Updated Exposure to Zoonotic Aerosol Transmissible Disease Hazards
New Exposure to Zoonotic Aerosol Transmissible Disease Hazards - Spanish
New Safety and Health in Agricultural Field Operations - Punjabi
New Safety and Health in Agricultural Field Operations - Vietnamese
Updated Warehousing Employer Fact Sheet - Spanish

September 2025:

New Restaurant Employees Workplace Safety and Health Guide - Chinese (Simplified)
New Restaurant Employees Workplace Safety and Health Guide - Korean
New Restaurant Employees Workplace Safety and Health Guide - Punjabi
New Restaurant Employees Workplace Safety and Health Guide - Tagalog
New Restaurant Employees Workplace Safety and Health Guide - Vietnamese
Updated How to File a Complaint with Cal/OSHA - Chinese (Simplified)
Updated How to File a Complaint with Cal/OSHA - Korean
Updated How to File a Complaint with Cal/OSHA - Punjabi
Updated How to File a Complaint with Cal/OSHA - Vietnamese

August 2025:

Updated How to File a Complaint with Cal/OSHA
Updated How to File a Complaint with Cal/OSHA - Spanish

See the categories listed below. To view a publication, click on the category, then click on the link following the title of the publication. Some formats are more suited for professional printing than others.

For questions regarding publications, please contact your local area office.

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Cal/OSHA Publications

Aerosol Transmissible DiseasesBack to categories Also available in
Aerosol Transmissible Diseases Fact Sheet ---
Aerosol Transmissible Diseases Model Exposure Control Plan ---
Aerosol Transmissible Diseases Model Laboratory Biosafety Plan ---
Aerosol Transmissible Diseases Referring Employer Model Written Procedures ---
Bird Flu Fast Facts Infographic for Employers Spanish Farsi Hmong Punjabi Tagalog
Bird Flu Fast Facts Infographic for Workers Spanish Farsi Hmong Punjabi Tagalog
Bird Flu Information for Employers Spanish Farsi Hmong Punjabi Tagalog
California Workplace Guide to Aerosol Transmissible Diseases ---
Exposure to Zoonotic Aerosol Transmissible Disease Hazards Spanish
Model Injury and Illness Prevention Program to Address Zoonotic Aerosol Transmissible Disease Hazards Spanish
What Workers Need to Know About Bird Flu Spanish Farsi Hmong Punjabi Tagalog
AgricultureBack to categories Also available in
Agricultural-Industrial Tractors Spanish
Cal/OSHA's Role in Supporting Immigration-Related Prosecutorial Discretion FAQs Spanish
Field Sanitation Fact Sheet Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Korean Punjabi Vietnamese
Immigration Services for Farmworkers Pocket Guide (English/Spanish) Spanish/English
Nighttime Outdoor Agricultural Operations Fact Sheet Spanish Chinese (Simplified)
Safety and Health in Agricultural Field Operations Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Punjabi Vietnamese
Bloodborne PathogensBack to categories Also available in
A Best Practices Approach for Reducing Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure ---
Don't Risk Your Health Spanish Tagalog
Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens ---
Model Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan: Employees Designated to Provide First Aid as a Collateral Duty ---
Confined SpaceBack to categories Also available in
Confined Space Guide for General Industry ---
Confined Space Hazard Alert Spanish
ConstructionBack to categories Also available in
Cal/OSHA Pocket Guide for the Construction Industry Spanish
Formatted for Professional Printing:
Formatted for Professional Printing:
Cal/OSHA Guidance for Construction Employers ---
Crane Fact Sheet ---
Fall Protection in Construction Fact Sheet ---
Guide for Working Safely with Supported Scaffolds ---
Lead in Construction - Information for Employees Fact Sheet
Lead in Construction - Information for Employers Fact Sheet ---
Model Injury and Illness Prevention Program for Construction ---
Model Written Lead Compliance Program for Construction Work ---
Silica Hazard Alert - Engineered Stone Countertops Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Vietnamese
Setting Up a Tailgate/Toolbox Safety Meeting ---
Tailgate Safety Meeting Topics ---
ConsultationBack to categories Also available in
Cal/OSHA Consultation Service Overview ---
Cal/OSHA Consultation Service Brochure ---
COVID-19
- Archived
  
Domestic Service Workers (SB 1350)Back to categories Also available in
Domestic Service Workers (SB 1350) – Fact Sheet for Businesses Spanish
Domestic Service Workers (SB 1350) – Fact Sheet for Homeowners Spanish
Domestic Service Workers (SB 1350) – Fact Sheet for Workers Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Traditional) Punjabi Tagalog Vietnamese
ElectricalBack to categories Also available in
Cal/OSHA Guide to Electrical Safety ---
Electrical Sewer Inspection Cameras ---
Enviromental Tobacco SmokeBack to categories Also available in
Assembly Bill 13-Smokefree Workplace ---
ErgonomicsBack to categories Also available in
Back Injury Prevention Guide in the Health Care Industry for Health Care Providers ---
Easy Ergonomics ---
Easy Ergonomics for Desktop Computer Users (Large file, about 6 MB) Spanish
Easy Ergonomics: A Guide to Selecting Non Powered Hand Tools ---
Ergonomic Guidelines for Manual Material Handling ---
Food Processing: Ergonomic Improvement Work Sheets Chinese (Simplified)
Lifting Safer (English/Spanish)
Poster showing safe lifting techniques for boxes, lumber/pipes, sheets and sacks. Actual size 17 by 22
 Spanish
Fact SheetsBack to categories Also available in
Aerosol Transmissible Diseases Fact Sheet ---
Bird Flu Fast Facts Infographic for Employers Spanish Farsi Hmong Punjabi Tagalog
Bird Flu Fast Facts Infographic for Workers Spanish Farsi Hmong Punjabi Tagalog
Bird Flu Information for Employers Spanish Farsi Hmong Punjabi Tagalog
Cannabis Fact Sheet Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Vietnamese
Crane Fact Sheet ---
Emergency Silica Standard - What Employers Need to Know: Executive Summary ---
Emergency Silica Standard: Information for Employers ---
Emergency Silica Standard: Information for Workers ---
Fall Protection in Construction Fact Sheet ---
Field Sanitation Fact Sheet Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Korean Punjabi Vietnamese
Hazard Communication and the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) ---
Health & Safety Rights: Facts for California Workers Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Tagalog Vietnamese Korean
Heat Illness Prevention for Indoor Places of Employment Fact Sheet for Employees Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Traditional) Korean Vietnamese
Heat Illness Prevention for Indoor Places of Employment Fact Sheet for Employers Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Traditional) Korean Vietnamese
Lead in Construction - Information for Employees Fact Sheet ---
Lead in Construction - Information for Employers Fact Sheet ---
Lead in General Industry - Information for Employees Fact Sheet ---
Lead in General Industry - Information for Employers Fact Sheet ---
Lockout/Tagout for Employees Spanish
Nighttime Outdoor Agricultural Operations Fact Sheet Spanish
Power Press Safety ---
Protecting Temporary Agency Employees Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Traditional) Korean Punjabi Tagalog Vietnamese
Protecting Workers Exposed to Hydrogen Fluoride (HF) ---
Protecting Workers Exposed to Wildfire Smoke Fact Sheet - for Employers Spanish Chinese (Simplified)
Protecting Workers Exposed to Wildfire Smoke Fact Sheet - for Workers Spanish Chinese (Simplified)
Respiratory Protection Fact Sheet ---
Rodent Infestations - What Employees Need to Know Fact Sheet ---
Safe Patient Handling in California - for online viewing
Safe Patient Handling in California - for printing
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Tree Work Safety ---
Voluntary Use of Respirators ---
Warehouse Employer Fact Sheet Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Korean Punjabi Vietnamese
Warehouse Worker Safety Fact Sheet Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Korean Vietnamese
What Workers Need to Know About Bird Flu Spanish Farsi Hmong Punjabi Tagalog
When to Report Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses Spanish Chinese (Simplified)
Working Safely in Nail Salons Spanish Vietnamese
Workplace Violence Prevention in Agricultural Operations for Employers Fact Sheet Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Traditional) Korean Punjabi Tagalog Vietnamese
Workplace Violence Prevention in Agricultural Operations for Workers Fact Sheet Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Traditional) Korean Punjabi Tagalog Vietnamese
Workplace Violence Prevention for General Industry (Non-Health Care Settings) for Employers Fact Sheet Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Traditional) Korean Punjabi Tagalog Vietnamese
Workplace Violence Prevention for General Industry (Non-Health Care Settings) for Workers Fact Sheet Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Traditional) Korean Punjabi Tagalog Vietnamese
General InformationBack to categories Also available in
Alliance Program Information Brochure ---
Cal/OSHA Partnership Opportunities Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Korean Vietnamese
Cal/OSHA's Role in Supporting Immigration-Related Prosecutorial Discretion FAQs Spanish
DOSH Requirements for: Permits, Registrations, Certifications and Notifications ---
Guide to Cal/OSHA Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Korean Punjabi Vietnamese
How to File a Complaint with Cal/OSHA Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Korean Punjabi Vietnamese
How to Find Your Exact Coordinates with Your Android Phone Spanish
How to Find Your Exact Coordinates with Your iPhone Spanish
Rodent Infestations - What Employees Need to Know Fact Sheet ---
Safety and Health Training and Instruction Requirements ---
Understand Your Workplace Safety and Health Rights Spanish
What to Expect from a Cal/OSHA Inspection Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Korean Vietnamese Punjabi
Hazard AlertsBack to categories Also available in
Hazard Alert – Ammonia Safety in Wineries Spanish
Health Alert in the Granite Countertop Industry (Large file, about 6 MB) Spanish
Opioid Hazard Alert ---
Hazard CommunicationBack to categories Also available in
Guide to California Hazard Communication Regulation Chinese (Simplified)
Sample Hazard Communication Program Chinese (Simplified) (MS Word)
Heat IllnessBack to categories Also available in
Combined Indoor and Outdoor Heat Illness Prevention Model Plan for Employers Spanish (MS Word)
Federal OSHA's Prevent Heat Illness at Work Brochure
→  order any language in print 		Spanish Arabic Chinese (Simplified) Chinese Traditional Czech Eastern Punjabi French Haitian Italian Korean Nepali Polish Portuguese Romanian Russian Tagalog Ukrainian Vietnamese Western Punjabi
Federal OSHA's Prevent Heat Illness at Work Poster
→  order any language in print 		Spanish Arabic Chinese (Simplified) Chinese Traditional Korean Polish Romanian Tagalog Vietnamese
Heat Illness Prevention for Indoor Places of Employment Fact Sheet for Employees Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Traditional) Korean Vietnamese
Heat Illness Prevention for Indoor Places of Employment Fact Sheet for Employers Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Traditional) Korean Vietnamese
Heat Illness Prevention Training Materials 2023 Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Vietnamese
Heat Safety Fact Sheet Chinese (Simplified)
Heat Illness Prevention Pocket Guide (English/Spanish) Spanish/English Chinese (Simplified)/English
Protect Yourself from Heat Illness (English/Spanish) Spanish/English Chinese (Simplified)
Hotel HousekeepingBack to categories Also available in
Housekeeping Musculoskeletal Injury and Illness Prevention Program Chinese (Simplified) (MS Word)
Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries in Housekeepers (fact sheet) Chinese (Simplified)
Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries in Housekeepers (poster) Chinese (Simplified)
Employers Hotel Housekeeper Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Program Fact Sheet Chinese (Simplified)
Injury & Illness Prevention ProgramBack to categories Also available in
Guide to Developing Your Workplace Injury & Illness Prevention Program ---
Model Injury and Illness Prevention Program for High-Hazard Employers Spanish (MS Word) Chinese (Simplified) (MS Word) Vietnamese (MS Word)
Injury & Illness Prevention Model Program for Non-High Hazard Employers Spanish (pdf) Spanish (MS Word) Armenian Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Traditional) Korean Punjabi Tagalog Vietnamese
Model Injury and Illness Prevention Program for Construction ---
Model Injury and Illness Prevention Program for Employers with Seasonal or Intermittent Workers Spanish (pdf) Spanish (MS Word)
Model Written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan for General Industry (Non-Health Care Settings) Spanish
Model Workplace Security Injury and Illness Prevention Program ---
State Fund's IIPP Builder ---
JanitorsBack to categories Also available in
Working Safer and Easier Poster 1
Working Safer and Easier Poster 2
Working Safer and Easier Poster 3
Working Safer and Easier Poster 4
Working Safer and Easier Poster 5
Working Safer and Easier Poster 6
Working Safer and Easier Poster 7 (Large file, about 2 MB)
Working Safer and Easier Poster 8
Working Safer and Easier Poster 9
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Working Safer and Easier for Janitors Custodians and Housekeepers (Large file)
A series of factsheets and posters for use in employee training and information sharing meetings.
 Spanish (large file)
LeadBack to categories Also available in
The Cal/OSHA Lead in Construction Regulation – A Guide for Employers ---
General Industry Lead Standard: What Employers Need to Know - Executive Summary ---
Lead in Construction: Executive Summary ---
Lead in Construction - Information for Employees Fact Sheet ---
Lead in Construction - Information for Employers Fact Sheet ---
Lead in General Industry - Information for Employees Fact Sheet ---
Lead in General Industry - Information for Employers Fact Sheet ---
Model Written Lead Compliance Program for Construction Work ---
Model Written Lead Compliance Program for General Industry ---
Lockout/BlockoutBack to categories Also available in
Lockout/Tagout for Employees Spanish
Lockout/Tagout Guide Spanish
Lockout/Tagout Model Program Spanish
Lockout/Tagout Sample Forms: Evaluation, Procedures, and Permit Spanish
NoiseBack to categories Also available in
Control of Noise Exposure for General Industry - California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Sections 5095 – 5100 Spanish

Hazardous Occupational Noise Guide

Noise and Hearing Conservation: www.osha.gov/SLTC/noisehearingconservation/index.html
NOTE: the information provided in this link references Federal OSHA regulations. Please reference T8CCR Sections 5095 - 5100 for specific Cal/OSHA requirements
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PostersBack to categories Also available in
Access to Medical and Exposure Records (poster) Spanish
Agricultural Safety & Health Poster (English/Spanish) Spanish/English
California Posting Requirements ---
Combine Physical Distancing with Face Coverings Poster Spanish
COVID-19 Face Coverings, Masks and Respirators Poster Spanish
Emergency Telephone Numbers (poster) ---
Federal OSHA's Prevent Heat Illness at Work Poster
→  order any language in print 		Spanish Arabic Chinese (Simplified) Chinese Traditional Korean Polish Romanian Tagalog Vietnamese
Operating Rules for Industrial Trucks (poster) Spanish
Safety and Health On The Job (poster) Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Chinese Traditional
Worker Safety: Wildfire and Evacuation Zones Infographic Spanish Chinese (Simplified)
RecordkeepingBack to categories Also available in
1 Cal/OSHA Log Form 300 ---
Appendix D: Instructions to Complete Cal/OSHA Form 300 ---
2 Cal/OSHA Form 300A ---
Appendix E: Instructions to Complete Cal/OSHA Form 300A ---
3 Cal/OSHA Form 301 ---
Appendix F: Instructions to Complete Cal/OSHA Form 301 ---
Appendix G: Worksheet to Help You Fill Out the Annual Summary (Optional Form) ---
Brief Guide to Recordkeeping Requirements ---
Differences between Cal/OSHA and Federal OSHA Recordkeeping ---
Respiratory ProtectionBack to categories Also available in
Appendix B to Section 5141.1 Protection from Wildfire Smoke Information to Be Provided to Employees (Mandatory) Spanish
Respiratory Protection Fact Sheet ---
Respiratory Protection in the Workplace – A Guide for Employers ---
Sample Respiratory Program ---
Using Disposable Respirators (English/Spanish) Spanish/English
Voluntary Use of Filtering Face Piece Respirators video Spanish
Voluntary Use of Respirators ---
OSHA Respiratory Protection Videos
NOTE: (1) the videos provided in the following link reference Federal OSHA regulations. Please reference Title 8 CCR Section 5144 for Cal/OSHA specific requirements;
NOTE: (2) Reference Title 8 CCR Section 1530.1 regarding the prohibition of cutting, grinding, sanding concrete or masonry materials without wet or local exhaust controls.
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Restaurant SafetyBack to categories Also available in
Restaurant Employees Workplace Safety and Health Guide Spanish Armenian Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Traditional) Korean Punjabi Tagalog Vietnamese
Model Hazard Communication Program (HAZCOM) for Restaurants Spanish Chinese (Simplified)
Sample Written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) for Restaurants Spanish Chinese (Simplified)
SilicaBack to categories Also available in
Emergency Silica Standard - What Employers Need to Know: Executive Summary Spanish Vietnamese
Emergency Silica Standard: Information for Employers Spanish Vietnamese
Emergency Silica Standard: Information for Workers Spanish Vietnamese
Silica Construction Exposure Control Model Plan ---
Silica General Industry Exposure Control Model Plan Spanish Vietnamese
Tailgate/Toolbox TopicsBack to categories Also available in
High-Voltage Overhead Lines ---
Lockout/Tag-out ---
Roofing Safety, General Requirements ---
Noise ---
Roofing Fall Hazards (Excluding Residential) ---
Roofing Fall Hazards (Residential) ---
Setting Up A Tailgate/Toolbox Safety Meeting ---
Split Rims ---
Tailgate/Toolbox Safety Meeting Topics ---
Trenching Safety Spanish
Tree WorkBack to categories Also available in
Tree Work Checklist ---
Tree Work Safety Fact Sheet Spanish
Tree Work Safety Guide Spanish
Tree Work Safety Video ---
Tree Work Safety for Workers and Employers Spanish
WarehousingBack to categories Also available in
Warehouse Worker Safety Fact Sheet Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Korean Vietnamese
Warehouse Employer Fact Sheet Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Korean Punjabi Vietnamese
WildfireBack to categories Also available in
Checklist – Worker Safety at Cleanup Sites Spanish Armenian Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Traditional) Dari Farsi Hmong Korean Punjabi Tagalog Vietnamese
Protecting Workers Exposed to Wildfire Smoke Fact Sheet - for Employers Spanish Chinese (Simplified)
Protecting Workers Exposed to Wildfire Smoke Fact Sheet - for Workers Spanish Chinese (Simplified)
Requirements to Protect Workers Exposed to Wildfire Smoke Training Video Spanish
Worker Safety Requirements for Wildfire Cleanup Spanish Armenian Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Traditional) Dari Farsi Hmong Korean Punjabi Tagalog Vietnamese
Worker Protection from Wildfire Smoke Fact Sheet - School Action for Safety and Health (SASH) Program ---
Worker Safety: Wildfire and Evacuation Zones Infographic Spanish Chinese (Simplified)
Workplace Violence PreventionBack to categories Also available in
Guidelines for Security & Safety of Health Care and Community Service Workers ---
Model Written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan for General Industry (Non-Health Care Settings) Spanish
Workplace Violence Prevention in Agricultural Operations for Employers Fact Sheet Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Chinese Traditional Korean Punjabi Tagalog Vietnamese
Workplace Violence Prevention in Agricultural Operations for Workers Fact Sheet Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Traditional) Korean Punjabi Tagalog Vietnamese
Workplace Violence Prevention for General Industry (Non-Health Care Settings) for Employers Fact Sheet Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Chinese Traditional Korean Punjabi Tagalog Vietnamese
Workplace Violence Prevention for General Industry (Non-Health Care Settings) for Workers Fact Sheet Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Chinese Traditional Korean Punjabi Tagalog Vietnamese
Workplace Violence Prevention in Health Care ---
Young WorkersBack to categories Also available in
Are You a Teen Working in Agriculture? Protect Your Health Know Your Rights Spanish
Are You a Working Teen? Protect Your Health Know Your Rights ---
Facts for Employers Safer Jobs for Teens ---

December 2025