Cal/OSHA - Proposed Regulations

This table provides a quick overview of the regulations and their status. For details and history, click the appropriate link. Final regulations can be accessed on the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) Web site.

Proposed Regulation	Status
Employer Representative and Representative Authorized by Employees During Workplace Inspections (Walkaround Rule) Proposed Regulation – Regular Rulemaking Package Title 8, California Code of Regulations Section 331.8	Public Hearing: April 1, 2026 Notice of Proposed Regular Rulemaking: February 13, 2026
Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses Proposed Regulation – Regular Rulemaking Package Title 8, California Code of Regulations Section 14300.41	Public Hearing: April 23, 2024 Notice of Proposed Regular Rulemaking: March 8, 2024 Filed with Secretary of State: Oct. 24, 2024 Effective: Oct. 24, 2024
COVID-19 Prevention (updated June 23, 2022) Title 8, California Code of Regulations Sections 3205, 3205.1, 3205.2, and 3205.3 Notice of Proposed Regular Rulemaking	Public Hearing: September 15, 2022 Notice of Proposed Regular Rulemaking: July 29, 2022

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