On October 13, 2025, California’s Governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 20, which amends the Labor Code to target occupational exposure to crystalline silica in the artificial stone fabrication industry, introducing new definitions, exposure controls, training, reporting, and enforcement mechanisms. Occupational silicosis is a lung disease caused by respirable dust containing crystalline silica, a mineral
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Active Shooter Events: Why Communication and Coordination are Key for California Employers
By Michael R. Watts on
Posted in CalOSHA
The recent tragic attack at an office building in New York and the loss and pain felt by its survivors and those affected leave many employers wondering what more they can do to protect their employees and locations. In California, most businesses must have a comprehensive Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) as a result of…
California Employers, Don’t Forget Your Annual Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Responsibilities!
By Michael R. Watts & Joshua M. Henderson on
Posted in CalOSHA
- Reviewing their plan at least annually, including for
Assembly Bill 2975: California Passes Amendments to Healthcare Workplace Violence Prevention Requirements
By Michael R. Watts on
Posted in CalOSHA
Hospitals must prepare now to comply with Assembly Bill (AB) 2975, which requires certain hospitals to implement a weapons screening policy and use specified weapons detection devices, other than handheld metal detector wands.
For years, California has led the nation in workplace violence prevention laws, beginning with workplace violence prevention standards for hospitals. The…