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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.

Cal/OSHA has developed and posted an online training course to the Cal/OSHA Training Academy to help educate employers and workers about the hazards associated with COVID-19 and the Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Standards.

You must sign-in to your existing account or create an account to take the course.

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

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