Another Heat Wave for Agricultural Employers, Make Sure to SWEAT
In light of July 2024 being the second hottest month on record (ever), it is appropriate to reemphasize the importance of strict compliance with Cal/OSHA’s…
DOSH Gets Egregious in its Enforcement Against California Employers
The Severe Violator - The Egregious Violator - The Enterprise-Wide Violator The Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP) is now in effect. …
CDC Allocates $10 m. for Flu Vaccines for Livestock Employees
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced July 31 it will spend $10 million in federal funds for avian flu response among livestock employees. …
CDC Asks States to Distribute Stockpiled PPE to Dairies
The CDC has issued guidance to prioritize disbursement of PPE to dairies with confirmed or suspect herds. California currently has no known cases…
CDPH Recommendations for Protecting Dairy Employees from H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)
Bryan Little, Farm Employers Labor Service April 19, 2024 The California Department of Public Heath has issued the following recommendations for…
CDPH Recommendations for Protecting Dairy Employees from H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)
The California Department of Public Heath has issued the following recommendations for protection of dairy employees over the signature of Kristin…
Standards Board Approves Indoor Heat Illness Standard Despite Withdrawn Regulatory Process Approval
On March 21, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board opened its meeting with an announcement from Board Chair Dave Thomas that the state Department of Finance had…
