California is considering changes to its workplace inspection rules that would expand who may accompany inspectors during on-site Cal/OSHA inspections. Cal/OSHA has published a proposed rulemaking and will have a public hearing on April 1, 2026. It is also accepting written comments through that date. Written comments may be submitted through that date to
California Employers: Reminder to Post 2026 OSHA Form 300A by February 1
Unless exempt, California employers must post their annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses in a visible and easily accessible location at each worksite from February 1 through April 30, 2026. Employers must use Cal/OSHA Form 300A for this posting.
Cal/OSHA provides guidance on how to properly complete both the Log of Work-Related Injuries and
Too Hot to Handle: Don’t Get Burned by Cal/OSHA’s Heat Rules
As summer temperatures rise across California, it’s a good time for employers to review their responsibilities under Cal/OSHA’s heat illness prevention standards. These rules apply to both outdoor and indoor workplaces and are designed to protect employees from heat-related illnesses and injury.
The outdoor heat illness prevention standards apply to all outdoor places of employment.
Cal/OSHA Mulls Creation of New Subcommittee Amid NIOSH Funding Cuts
The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) is contemplating the establishment of a subcommittee to address issues stemming from the reduction of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Read what this may mean for Cal/OSHA.
End of an Era: Cal/OSHA’s COVID Non-Emergency Standard Sunsets
As of February 3, 2025, most of Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Standards have officially come to an end. This marks a significant shift for California employers who have been navigating these regulations and their predecessor emergency temporary standards for the past four years.
Despite the expiration of most obligations under this standard, employers are
Cal/OSHA Provides Guidance for Managing Post-Fire Cleanup Efforts
In light of the ongoing and devastating fires in Los Angeles County, Cal/OSHA released new guidance to ensure the safety and health of workers involved in fire damage cleanup.
Of note, Cal/OSHA’s standards may apply to some household domestic service workers. Historically, domestic service workers have not been subject to Cal/OSHA’s standards while cooking, cleaning
Important Information on California’s Wildfire Workplace Safety Regulations
In light of recent wildfires across Southern California, employers should make sure they are familiar with California’s wildfire smoke standard. Sadly, harmful air quality from wildfire smoke can occur anywhere in the state on short notice, so it is vital that employers prepare early.
With some exceptions, the wildfire smoke standard applies to workplaces
California’s Governor Proclaims a State of Emergency for Bird Flu
On December 18, 2024, Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency to streamline and expedite the state’s response to Avian influenza A (H5N1), commonly known as “Bird Flu.”
This may give many employers flashbacks to the COVID-19 Pandemic and shelter-in-place requirements. Currently, it is not that type of emergency. However, there are some mandates that
Senate Bill 1350: Your Hearth is Cal/OSHA’s New Home: The Agency’s Jurisdiction Expands to Include Household Domestic Services
Cal/OSHA regulates employee safety at places of employment. Historically, household domestic services were excluded from the definition of a “place of employment” and therefore Cal/OSHA’s jurisdiction. With a swish of his duster pen, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 1350, which removes this exemption and grants Cal/OSHA control over household domestic services with the
Reminder: Public Comment on Cal/OSHA’s Proposed Workplace Violence Prevention Regulations due September 3rd
As Golden State employers know, a new workplace violence prevention law for non-healthcare employers went into effect on July 1, 2024. Cal/OSHA, the agency charged with overseeing workplace safety and health, has been directed to develop regulations to implement this new law.
Many employers are hoping that the new regulations will shed some light on