Even DOSH Can’t Agree With Itself

A Sacramento contractor thought it had a better way of performing structural steel connections – until it asked Cal/OSHA for its opinion. Now it's asking for a clarification to the rules on temporary decking on multi-story buildings.

Wildfire Smoke Protection Draft Should Generate Plenty of Discussion

The emergency regulation on wildfire smoke is in place, now work begins on a permanent replacement. Here's what Cal/OSHA has in mind ahead of an advisory meeting.
Legislative Update

Legislation: Some Heads to the Governor, Others Getting Close

Here's the latest on legislation that could affect California's occupational safety and health community.

Fatality Cases Get Settled

Here's what happens when Cal/OSHA and employers get in a room and work to resolved fatality, injury and other citation cases.

Feds Seek Silica Advice

Fed-OSHA is considering allowing general industry and maritime to control silica exposure using construction rules. Here's how to weigh in on the plan and give the Feds advice.