Cal/OSHA - Policy and Procedure Manual

Cal/OSHA compliance

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Contents


Policies and Procedures

P&P no. Title Last Revised
C-1A

Inspection Procedures

5/31/2022
C-1B1

Documenting the Existence of a Violation

7/22/2019
C-1B2

Documenting the Classification of a Violation

7/22/2019
C-1B3

Documenting the Penalty Adjustment Factors of a Violation

5/24/2017
C-1C Multi-Employer Worksite Inspections

12/8/2000

C-1D Dual-Employer Inspections

12/12/2017

C-1E Equipment Calibration Sheet (Cal/OSHA 1E)

8/1/1994

C-1H Laboratory Sample Analysis Request and Sample Seal (Cal/OSHA 1H, 1HX, 1HS)

4/10/2015

C-2 Citation, Notification of Penalty and Verification of Abatement (Cal/OSHA 2, 2X, 160, 161 and 161A)

6/2/2008

C-3 Special Order (Cal/OSHA 3 and 3X)

3/18/2021

C-4 Notice (Cal/OSHA 4 and 4X)

2/1/1995

C-5 Information Memorandum (Cal/OSHA 5 and 5X)

2/1/1995

C-6 Order to Take Special Action (Cal/OSHA 6 and 6X)

6/21/2012

C-7 Complaint Evaluation and Documentation (Cal/OSHA 7)

Form Completion and IMIS Data Entry for Cal/OSHA 7

6/29/2017

2/20/2002

C-7A Non Formal Complaint Evaluation and Investigation

10/04/2023

C-8 Order Prohibiting Use (Cal/OSHA 8 and S-172)

11/14/2000

C-9 Request for a New, or Change in Existing, Safety Order (Cal/OSHA 9)

3/2/2015

C-10 Completion of Proposed Penalty Worksheet (Cal/OSHA 10)

7/6/2004

C-10A Handling of Cases to be Proposed for Violation-By-Violation Penalty

8/1/1994

C-11 Jurisdiction and Interagency Cooperation

7/6/2004

C-12 Professional Development and Training Back to Contents

3/29/2024

C-13 Enforcement of 8 CCR Section 5110

1/1/2000

C-14

Enforcement of 8 CCR Section 5193

1/1/2003

C-15 Follow-Up Inspection

9/26/2016

C-16 Enforcement Support for VPP, Golden State, and Golden Eagle

4/14/2003

C-17 Process Safety Management

5/19/2007

C-18 Variances, Memoranda of Understanding, Long-Term Abatements and Joint and Voluntary Agreements

8/1/1994

C-19 Programmed Inspection Targeting: High Hazard Industries

3/20/2018

C-19A Establishing High Hazard Industries, Non-High Hazard Industries, and Low Hazard Industries Lists

7/1/2015

C-20 Informal Conference (Cal/OSHA 20)

1/16/2024

C-21 Surface Building Maintenance Equipment Back to Contents

8/25/2000

C-23 Appeals and Hearings

9/15/2021

C-24 Subpoenas and Letters Requesting Documents

4/4/2024

C-25 Refusal of Entry (Cal/OSHA 25 and 25X)

2/1/1995

C-25A Order to Preserve (Cal/OSHA 25A and 25AX) and the Notice (Cal/OSHA 250)

8/1/1994

C-27 Licensing of Crane Certifiers

9/29/2015

C-27A Monitoring of Crane Certifiers and Surveyors

9/29/2015

C-27B Crane Safety Deficiencies

9/29/2015

C-29 Inspection of Mining and Milling Operations, Shafts and Tunnel-Related Projects

8/1/1994

C-31 Weekly Program Activity Report (OSHA 31(S))

Forms Completion and IMIS Data Entry for the OSHA 31(S)

7/1/2002

10/1/2007

C-36 Accident Report (Cal/OSHA 36(S)

IMIS Data Entry for the Cal/OSHA 36(S)

7/22/2019

2/1/2002

C-37A Emergency Response

11/08/2000

C-37B Emergency Rescue

8/1/1994

C-38 Access to Employee Exposure and/or Medical Records

8/1/1994

C-39 Guidance on Feasibility of Engineering Controls for the Reinforced Plastics Industry

8/1/1994

C-41 Construction Activity Permits and Inspection of Permitted Activities

1/13/2022

C-41A Tower Crane Erection and Operating Permits

5/01/2002

C-41B Underground Diesel Engine Permits Back to Contents

8/1/1994

C-41C Bungee Jumping Permits

1/1/2000

C-42 Corporate Criminal Liability Act

8/1/1994

C-43 Hazard Communication

8/24/2016

C-44 Blaster's Licenses

8/1/1994

C-44B Certification of Safety Representatives for Underground Mines & Tunnels

8/1/1994

C-44C Certification of Gas Testers for Underground Mines & Tunnels

8/1/1994

C-44D Blasting Inspections

12/26/2007

C-45A

Enforcement of 8 CCR Section 3203: Injury and Illness Prevention Program

4/1/2003

C-45B Enforcement of 8 CCR Section 1509: Injury and Illness Prevention Program

4/1/2003

C-46 Field Sanitation and Agricultural Safety & Health

3/1/2002

C-47 Aerosol Transmissible Diseases Including Tuberculosis

Under development

C-48 Indoor Air Quality

8/1/1994

C-50 Hexavalent Chromium Inspection Guidelines

5/22/2009

C-51 Crystalline Silica Inspection Guidelines with emphasis on exposure to concrete and masonry dust in construction per 8 CCR section 1530.1

4/23/2009

C-90 Referral (Cal/OSHA 90, 90M, 90B and 90L)

1/1/2000

C-91 Air Sampling Report (OSHA 91(S))

7/1/1995

C-92 Noise Survey Report (OSHA 92) Back to Contents

8/1/1994

C-93 Direct Reading Report ( OSHA 93 )

7/1/1995

C-98 Screening Report (OSHA 98)

7/1/1995

C-166 Citation Update (OSHA 166)

8/1/1994

C-170 & 170A Accident Investigation (OSHA 170 and Cal/OSHA 170A)

IMIS Data Entry for the OSHA 170

1/10/2014

10/1/2007

C-170B Notice of No Accident-Related Violation (Cal/OSHA 170B)

8/1/1995

C-170C Notice of Accident-Related Violation (Cal/OSHA 170C)

8/1/1994

C-200 Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP)

11/29/2023

Appendices Back to Contents

I

Establishment Names and Addresses

8/1/1994

State and Federal Emphasis Programs and Initiatives Back to Contents

  Primary Metals Emphasis Program (CPL 03-00-018B)

4/10/2015

  Guidelines for Accessing Communication Towers by Hoist

4/3/2015

  Cranes and Derricks in Construction

6/29/2015

  Cal/OSHA Alliance Program

4/2/2019

  Trenching and Excavations SEP

7/1/2019

  Heat SEP

10/2022

  Silica SEP

3/22/2023

April 2024