What is happening with the fall protection standard that the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has been working on since 2019? The... The post Revised Rule on ‘Floor Openings’ Fall Protection Takes Effect Oct. 1 first appeared on HRWatchdog.| HRWatchdog
A joint hearing of several legislative committees this week on Cal/OSHA processes provided an opportunity for the California Chamber of Commerce to flag a few employer concerns about the agency.| CalChamber Alert
In comments submitted recently to Cal/OSHA, a coalition led by the California Chamber of Commerce continues its ongoing effort to make sure the workplace violence prevention standard will be workable for small businesses and large employers alike.| CalChamber Alert
On May 13, 2025, Cal/OSHA released a new discussion draft of its proposed regulation on Workplace Violence Prevention in General Industry. This latest version updates the July 15, 2024 draft we previously blogged about, and reflects stakeholder input gathered through the advisory committee process. Key Proposed Revisions Confronting Suspected Criminals One of the most significant... Continue Reading|
Seyfarth Synopsis: On May 7, 2025, Cal/OSHA released a draft proposal to revise the outdoor and indoor heat illness prevention regulations (8 CCR Sections| Workplace Safety and Environmental Law Alert Blog
Seyfarth Synopsis: On May 7, 2025, Cal/OSHA released a draft proposal to revise the outdoor and indoor heat illness prevention regulations (8 CCR| California Peculiarities Employment Law Blog
What is the status of changes to the Cal/OSHA regulation for construction in confined spaces?| CalChamber Alert
Seyfarth Synopsis: On June 20, 2024, the first day of summer, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board turned the heat up on employers and unanimously| California Peculiarities Employment Law Blog
