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Child Labor: DOL Fines Cinemas for Child Labor Violations; Are You Using Your Minor Employees Properly?
June 2011
Younger employees can bring a welcome injection of energy and enthusiasm to a workplace. Of course, as three movie theater chains were recently reminded, they're also subject to numerous restrictions on the jobs and hours they can work. With school letting out soon and summer job season heating up, this is a good time to review the state and federal rules for employing minors. . . . more

Featured Resource: How to Keep Your Younger Workers Safe
June 2011
Many employers gladly rely on eager teen workers to fill their ranks, especially in the summer months. These new workers often command lower wages than adults would, but their inexperience can have other implications for the bottom line, too. . . . more

News Note: Reminder to Post Cal/OSHA 300A Log
January 2008
From February 1 through April 30, 2008, most public and private employers are required to post the Cal/OSHA Form 300A annual summary log of injuries and illnesses that occurred in 2007. You must displ . . . more

News Note: Reminder to Post Cal/OSHA 300A Log
January 2007
From February 1 through April 30, 2007, most public and private employers are required to post the Cal/OSHA Form 300A annual summary log of injuries and illnesses that occurred in 2006. You must . . . more

Health and Safety: New Cal-OSHA Heat Illness Regulation; Practical Checklists for Avoiding Heat and Sun Hazards
July 2006
Summer's blistering heat and bright sun create special risks for outdoor workers. To help you protect your employees, we'll explain Cal/OSHA's new heat illness regulation and provide checklists you can use to minimize harm from heat and sun in the workplace. . . . more

Cal/OSHA Hazard Communication Program Compliance Checklist
Updated January 2011

Familiarize yourself with the Hazard Communication Regulation. Designate an individual in your organization who will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the hazard communication program. Develop and maintain a current inventory of all substances designated by the state of California as hazardous to which employees may be exposed. . . . more

Bulletin Item: Reminder: Don’t forget to post Cal/OSHA Form 300A
February 2006
Beginning Feb. 1 and through April 30, 2006, you’re required to post the Cal/OSHA Form 300A annual summary log of injuries and illnesses that occurred in 2005. Even if you had no recordable injuries o . . . more

News Bulletin: Cal/OSHA Issues Emergency Regulations On Heat Illness Prevention September 2005
The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board has voted to adopt emergency regulations for heat illness prevention. The regulations require . . . more

Emergency Heat Illness Rules Win Approval 8/24/2005
Recently, Cal-OSHA submitted emergency regulations regarding workplace heat illness prevention. At an August 12 meeting of the Cal-OSHA Standards Board, the new rules won approval. The rules require the following: . . . more

Cal/OSHA Compliance Advisor

Simplify and improve your compliance with California and federal occupational safety laws and regulations, prevent employee lawsuits, and lower your workers' comp costs by subscribing to Cal/OSHA Compliance Advisor. . . . more

Health and Safety: The Basics of Cal/OSHA Injury Reporting
March 2003
Most employers know you have to immediately report fatalities or certain serious injuries and illnesses to Cal/OSHA, the state agency that oversees workplace health and safety. But do you know . . . more

Health and Safety: New Cal/OSHA Posting Requirements Taking Effects; Don't Get Caught Unprepared
January 2003
Last year, Cal/OSHA implemented new injury and illness recording rules to be phased in over five years (see CEA January 2002). The n . . . more

Workplace Safety: New Law Increases Fines And Creates New Investigative Procedures
December 2002
Newly enacted legislation, A.B. 2837, boosts penalties and fines for certain workplace safety violations, revamps Cal/OSHA's investigation and reporting procedures and requires the agency to provi . . . more

Health And Safety: Court Looks At When Unintended Safety Lapses May Lead To Penalties For Willful Violation Of Cal/OSHA Rules
July 2000
John Blackstock, an apprentice electrician with Rick's Electric Inc., a San Diego electrical contractor, was seriously hurt when he received a 227-volt shock while working on electrical cables. Forema . . . more

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