Cal-OSHA Reporter

Flash: Controversy over "Double Dipping" Investigation

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:58:02 GMT

Cal/OSHA inspectors are loudly protesting a Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) probe into their outside activities that they say is unnecessarily intrusive and violates their privacy.

Decision: DANIEL’S WOOD LAND

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:05:36 GMT

37 COR 40-6380 [¶ 21,599] FINANCIAL HARDSHIP Employer's financial condition justified reduction of the proposed penalty.

Decision: COMMERCIAL METAL FORMING

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:57:20 GMT

37 COR 40-6379 [¶ 21,598] MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT - DE-ENERGIZING OR PROVIDING EXTENSION TOOLS BEFORE CLEANING Cal. Code Regs, tit. 8, § 3314(c)(1) (2010) - The Division failed to establish a violation where Employer's method of cleaning a flanging machine away from the in-running nip-point was sufficient as an "other method or means" of minimizing the hazard.

Decision: ABC LETTER ART, INC.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:52:23 GMT

37 COR 40-6379 [¶ 21,597] PENALTIES - EMPLOYER OUT OF BUSINESS Employer had ceased operating and had no intention of re-engaging as an employer in any capacity in California. The ALJ reduced all penalties to zero.

DOSH Probes Galt Fatality

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:23:12 GMT

A dairy worker in the San Joaquin Valley mysteriously dies as he is hauling hay. Now Cal/OSHA must find out what happened. Here's the story so far.

Acetylene, Hot-Work Revisions Now in Standards Board Comment Period

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:19:20 GMT

Two proposals to Title 8 standards related to acetylene and fire prevention are up for public comment before a Standards Board public hearing. Click here for details on the proposals and the hearing.

Busy Spring Ahead

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:12:54 GMT

Spring is coming and so are California occupational safety and health events. Here's what's in store for safety professionals.

Alameda Court Orders End to Furloughs for Some State Workers

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:07:21 GMT

A Superior Court judge says workers in agencies not funded by California's General Fund should not be subjected to furloughs -- and are entitled to back pay. But will the ruling stick?

What’s the Missing Ingredient in Safety Programs? Candor, Study Finds

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:47:21 GMT

You might have made a significant investment in your safety program, but there could be something crucial missing that could lead to injuries or even death. Here's what a recent study found.

Meeting of the Minds on Appeals Procedures Gets Some Pushback

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:59:25 GMT

DOSH, labor and management are coming together on customer service with some detailed proposals for the Appeals Board. That made for plenty of heat and sizzle between the board and the parties at a recent stakeholders meeting. Find out what they're proposing and why they butted heads with Appeals Board Chairwoman Candice Traeger in a feisty exchange.