FLASH REPORTS

Flash: Willful-Serious Violations Alleged in Heat Illness Case

Parkwood Landscape Maintenance, a Southern California landscaping company, is in hot water with Cal/OSHA over alleged heat illness violations, which the agency says is a first-of-its-kind case.

Flash: Cal/OSHA’s New Stance on Autonomous Vehicles

The Division of Occupational Safety and Health has long required driverless tractors to have an operator stationed in the vehicles. Now it says it is rescinding its opposition. Here’s why and what it envisions for possible regulatory reform.

Flash: Do Residential Fall Changes Satisfy Stakeholders?

Cal/OSHA has published revisions to its controversial residential fall protection proposal. And there is a notice out for comments. Will they be able to address construction’s concerns and keep the Feds happy?

Flash: Indoor Heat Rule Done

After a controversial and failed vote in March, Cal/OSHA’s Standards Board adopts a revised indoor heat illness rule. Will this one pass muster with OAL?

Flash: Putsch at Cal/OSHA Standards Board

The Governor's Putsch at the Cal/OSHA Standards Board leaves its Chairman demoted and one member off the Board.

Flash: Cal/OSHA Names New Chief

Cal/OSHA has a new Chief. Find out who here right here.
Legal or Illegal Nobody Knows Yet…

Flash: Unprecedented Action & Removed Activists re Indoor Heat Reg

It was a day of gigantic surprises for the Cal/OSHA Standards Board with the indoor heat illness regulation on, then off, then back on the docket.

Flash: Norcal Lost its Only BOI Investigator

Cal/OSHA’s Bureau of Investigations is now down to two personnel for the entire state with the resignation of a senior investigator.

Flash: Historic Decision about Lead

A 14-year rulemaking journey reaches a conclusion with a Cal/OSHA vote on drastically revising its rules on lead exposure. Click here to learn what happened and the new requirements.

Flash: DOSH Chief Resigns

Jeff Killip is leaving Cal/OSHA after less than two years leading the safety agency. Here’s what we know so far about this surprising development.