Cal/OSHA is reminding all employers to protect outdoor workers from heat illness as excessive heat watches have been issued throughout California. The temperature is forecast to exceed 100 degrees in many parts of the state this week. Employers in California…
UPDATE: 06/17/2021 – Cal/OSHA ETS Votes Today, Updated FAQs Cal/OSHA has proposed a revised ETS, which the Board will consider at their meeting today (June 17). If approved, it will take effect no later than June 28. Until then, the…
Los Angeles City Employers must post the Office of Wage Standards and Sick Time Notice in a conspicuous place at any workplace or job site in English and any other language(s) spoken by at least five percent (5%) of the…
On November 19, 2020, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board passed a new emergency temporary COVID-19 standard. The standard (8 CCR §3205) now goes to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) for approval and will likely go into effect by the end…
Southern California Glass Management Association hosted its first virtual event, the SCGMA Economic Webinar: Pandemic Outlook for Construction, on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. This free webinar gave SCGMA members and guests the opportunity to glimpse into the construction industry’s future….
California Occupational Safety & Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulation 8 CCR § 1512 specifies that first-aid supplies must be made available to all employees. The standard requires: Where more than one employer is involved in a single construction project on a…
Scaffolds can be adapted to stairs, ramps, and other uneven surfaces. In some instances, scaffolds may be a better and safer choice than ladders and when properly used can provide better stability and a greater work surface for workers. According…
Please note that the law and its interpretation by the DOL and other agencies is rapidly evolving, so this information is subject to change. Overview The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) is composed of the Emergency Paid Sick…
General Guidelines In May 2020 Cal/OSHA issued its “Interim General Guidelines” on Protecting Workers from COVID-19. Cal/OSHA’s regulations require protection for workers exposed to airborne infectious diseases such as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The new guidance identifies specific infection control…
The Legislature passed AB 685, which establishes mandatory COVID-19 notification requirements. Before being passed, the bill was updated to indicate presumption of retaliation for unfavorable employment actions and removed the $10,000 penalty provisions. Notification requirements do not apply until January…
