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The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), better known as Cal/OSHA, protects and improves the health and safety of working men and women in California and the safety of passengers riding on elevators, amusement rides, and tramways – through the following activities:

  • Setting and enforcing standards
  • Providing outreach, education, and assistance
  • Issuing permits, licenses, certifications,
    registrations, and approvals
Cal/OSHA safety engineers at work.
Suicide prevention week.

Every year in September, the world raises awareness about suicide prevention during National Suicide Prevention Month. September 9-13 is Construction Suicide Prevention Week.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is raising awareness about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and this year, SAMHSA is launching the first annual 988 Day on September 8. This year’s theme is “No Judgment. Just Help”. They have a call to action you can also join. 988 for suicide and crisis help is available year-round for those that need it.

We encourage everyone to visit our new Mental Health Resources and Construction Suicide Prevention Week pages. Cal/OSHA will continue to support one another every day and ask you to please join us.

Cal/OSHA Consultation Services

Cal/OSHA provides free safety and health assistance to employers, with the goal of preventing occupational injuries and illnesses. A variety of services are available, such as:

  • On-site visits
  • Partnership programs
  • Telephone support
  • Educational Outreach
  • High Hazard Employer Program
  • Educational materials

Learn more about Consultation Services

Cal/OSHA Regulations

Title 8 Index

The Occupational Safety & Health Standards Board maintains an index to all Cal/OSHA regulations.

Cal/OSHA Alliance Program

Logo for the Cal/OSHA Alliance Program.

The Alliance Program offers interested stakeholders the opportunity to enter into an Alliance agreement with Cal/OSHA to promote workplace safety and health.

Learn more about the Alliance Program.

What's
New



2024

October 2024

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