Avian Flu Petition Filed with Cal/OSHA Standards Board

On March 20, Valley Voices and the UC Merced Farm Labor Center presented a proposal to revise the Zoonotic Aerosol Transmissible Disease Standard (Zoonotic…

Cal/OSHA News Release: Cal/OSHA Increase Civil Money Penalty Amounts for 2025

The increases adjust for inflation and ensure Cal/OSHA is consistent with California and federal law. Oakland—On January 1, 2025, the Department…

Post Cal/OSHA Injury & Illness Summary in February

Employers required to maintain logs of workplace injuries and illnesses (i.e., employers of more than 10 employees at any time during the prior calendar…

Cal/OSHA Standards Board Creates Autonomous Tractor Advisory Panel

At its November 21 meeting in Los Angeles, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board approved a request from Cal/OSHA to empanel an advisory committee of stakeholders…

Cal/OSHA Advisory: Wildfire Smoke Alert: Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers from unhealthy air in Los Angeles County

Cal/OSHA is reminding employers to protect workers from unhealthy air due to wildfire smoke. Currently, the Hughes Fire is impacting air quality in areas…

High Heat Alert: Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from High Heat  

Editor's Note: Farm Employers Labor Service provides resources to assist employers' compliance with the Heat Illness Prevention (HIP) Standard at Employer…

Advisory: Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Unhealthy Air

September 24, 2024, San Bernardino -- Cal/OSHA is reminding employers to protect workers from unhealthy air due to wildfire smoke. Currently, the Line…