Fed OSHA Warns On “Upcoming Inspection” “Phishing” Emails

The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (as distinct from California's Division of Occupational Safety and Health, commonly referred…

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…

Avian Influenza (H5N1) News

November 15, 2024: Avian Influenza Webinar from FELS & Cal/OSHA Consultation Protecting Agricultural Employees from H5N1 November 15, 2024:…

Cal/OSHA Publishes “Workplace Safety & Health Guide: Safety and Health in Agricultural Field Operations”

New Guide Offers Helpful Compliance and Safety Information Cal/OSHA has published "Workplace Safety & Health Guide: Safety and Health in Agricultural…

Cal/OSHA Announces Agricultural Enforcement Unit

The Division of Occupational Safety and Health, better known as Cal/OSHA, has announced it is planning (and hiring) to form a new Agricultural Enforcement…