Cal/OSHA "What's New" Archive -


October 27, 2025 SoCal temperature spike expected, Cal/OSHA reminds employers to protect workers from heat illness
September 22, 2025 Protect workers in the heat: Cal/OSHA issues reminder for indoor and outdoor worksites
September 15, 2025 Temperatures rising this week: Cal/OSHA reminds employers to protect outdoor and indoor workers from heat illness
September 4, 2025 Cal/OSHA warns of unhealthy air from wildfires, urges steps to safeguard workers
August 29, 2025 California celebrates annual Labor Rights Week
August 21, 2025 UPDATE Extreme heat expected through much of the state: Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers
August 18, 2025 Extreme heat expected: Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers
August 12, 2025 Employer pleads guilty to criminal charges after Cal/OSHA investigation into deadly nitrogen leak
August 11, 2025 Cal/OSHA promotes workplace safety during Safe + Sound Week, August 11-17
August 6, 2025 Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers amid smoke conditions from the Gifford Fire
August 5, 2025 Cal/OSHA reminds employers to protect workers from heat illness during high temperatures
July 8, 2025 Cal/OSHA reminds employers to protect workers from heat illness as temperatures rise
July 7, 2025 Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers amid smoke conditions from the Madre Fire
July 2, 2025 Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers from smoke due to the Wolf, Juniper, and Lake Fires
June 30, 2025 Cal/OSHA Protections Extended to Domestic Workers Starting July 1
June 25, 2025 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Heat Illness during Heatwave
May 29, 2025 Ahead of rising temperatures, Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers
May 20, 2025 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Heat Illness during High Temperatures
May 16, 2025 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Heat Illness
May 5, 2025 Cal/OSHA clarifies lead exposure prevention guidance for the construction industry
April 28, 2025 Governor Newsom Issues Proclamation Honoring Workers’ Memorial Day 2025
April 28, 2025 Cal/OSHA Honors Workers' Memorial Day Across California
March 20, 2025 Construction company cited $157,500 following a fatal trench accident
March 18, 2025 California announces $25 million investment to ensure worker safety, including funds to support LA fire recovery workers
February 10, 2025 Smelly Mel’s and Sewer Rat Plumbing swamped in fines – nearly $530,000 for serious accident-related violations.
February 5, 2025 DIR issues critical guidance for worker safety during wildfire cleanup and recovery
February 4, 2025 Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 Prevention Non-emergency Standards end as of February 2025
January 29, 2025 Cal/OSHA reminder to employers: post 2024 annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses by February 1
January 27, 2025 Cal/OSHA increases civil penalty amounts for 2025
January 22, 2025 Wildfire Smoke Alert: Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers from unhealthy air in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties
January 9, 2025 Wildfire Smoke Alert: Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers from unhealthy air in Los Angeles County
January 7, 2025 Wildfire Smoke Alert: Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers from unhealthy air in Pacific Palisades
January 7, 2025 Cal/OSHA finds Safeway exposed workers to hazardous conditions at its largest warehouse in Tracy


2024

December 19, 2024 Standards Board Votes to Adopt Permanent Standard Protecting Workers from Silica Hazards
December 17, 2024 Cal/OSHA cites Harbor Animal Services Center $563,250 for willful serious accident-related violations after worker mauled
December 12, 2024 Cal/OSHA issues $276,425 citation for willful-serious heat violations
December 11, 2024 Wildfire Smoke Alert: Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers from unhealthy air in Malibu
November 7, 2024 Wildfire Smoke Alert: Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers from unhealthy air in Ventura County
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 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 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 24, 2024 California indoor heat protections approved and go into effect
July 19, 2024 Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Workers from High Heat
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 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 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 26, 2024 California Further Strengthens Statewide Recruitment for Workplace Inspectors and Investigators
February 22, 2024 Cal/OSHA Increases Civil Penalty Amounts for 2024
January 29, 2024 Cal/OSHA Reminder to Employers: Post 2023 Annual Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses on February 1

December 14, 2023 Standards Board Adopts Emergency Temporary Standard to Protect Workers from Silicosis
October 18, 2023 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Heat Illness in the Bay Area this Week
September 20, 2023 Wildfire Smoke Alert: Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Unhealthy Air
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 12, 2023 High Heat Hazard Alert: Employers Must Protect Workers from Heat Illness
Cal/OSHA Conducting Targeted Inspections During Heat Wave
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
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 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 21, 2023 Cal/OSHA Cites Sterilization Company $838, 800 for Overexposing Employees to Toxic Chemical
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 24, 2023 Cal/OSHA Reminder to Employers: Post 2022 Annual Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses on February 1


2022

December 15, 2022 Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board Votes to Adopt COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations
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 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 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 8, 2022 Cal/OSHA Reminder: Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness During Period of Excessive Heat in California
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 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 7, 2022 California Labor and Workforce Development Agency and 61 Community-Based Organizations Across California to Launch Worker Week of Action
February 7, 2022 Cal/OSHA Announces Advisory Committee for Domestic Workers
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 17, 2021 Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board Votes to Adopt Revised COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards
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 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 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 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 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 2, 2021 Cal/OSHA Issues Citations to Multiple Employers for COVID-19 Violations
February 4, 2021 Cal/OSHA Issues Citations to Multiple Employers for COVID-19 Violations
January 26, 2021 Cal/OSHA Reminder to Employers: Post 2020 Annual Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses on February 1


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 20, 2020 Standards Board Unanimously Adopts Emergency Temporary Standards to Protect Workers from COVID-19
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 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 16, 2020 Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Follow the State's Guidance on Protecting Workers from COVID-19
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 26, 2020 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness
April 28, 2020 DIR and Cal/OSHA Honor Workers' Memorial Day
February 3, 2020 Cal/OSHA Issues Guidance on Requirements to Protect Health Care Workers from 2019 Novel Coronavirus
January 28, 2020 Cal/OSHA Reminder to Employers: Post 2019 Annual Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses on February 1

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 6, 2019 Court of Appeal Upholds Cal/OSHA Citations Issued for Inadequate Protective Footwear at a Home Depot Warehouse
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 13, 2019 Cal/OSHA High Heat Advisory: Ensure Emergency Response Procedures for Outdoor Workers at Risk of Heat Illness Are Effective
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 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 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 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 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 31, 2019 Cal/OSHA Reminder to Employers: Post Annual Work-Related Injury and Illness Summaries Starting February 1

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 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 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 16, 2018 Cal/OSHA Issues Citations to Outdoor Advertising Company for Billboard Electric Shock Accident
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 21, 2018 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness as Temperatures Rise Statewide
May 8, 2018 Cal/OSHA High Heat Advisory for Employers with Outdoor Workers in Southern California
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 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 5, 2018 Cal/OSHA Cites Tree Trimming Company after Brush Chipper Fatality
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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