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Safety in the workplace is a very serious topic. You're up against inspections, citations and compliance schedules. Although there is an appeals process, maintaining a safe workplace is your best defense.
Reporting Serious Injury or DeathAll employers must report all incidents that result in: the death of an employee, hospitalization of an employee for more than 24 hours for treatment other than observation, loss or serious disfigurement of any body part. More »
Recording Work-Related Injuries and IllnessesCal/OSHA requires employers to record and report work-related injuries and illnesses. Recording and reporting are two separate processes. You need not always perform both. More »
Providing Safety TrainingTraining is an effective way to keep employees informed of your policies and procedures. The regulations do not specify the type of training or the frequency. More »
When Does Cal/OSHA Perform Inspections?Cal/OSHA's inspection program targets workplaces where there is a likelihood of health and safety hazards and/or violations of standards. More »
What Should You Do to Prepare for a Cal/OSHA Inspection?Develop policies for handling an inspection. More »
What Is the Cal/OSHA Inspection Process?Cal/OSHA inspections follow a process governed by the Labor Code and the Cal/OSHA Policy and Procedure Manual. More »
What Happens if the Inspector Finds a Violation?If the inspector finds a violation: More »
What Happens If You Disagree With the Results of an Inspection?If you disagree with the results of an inspection, you can appeal to the Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board (OSHAB) within 15 working days of receiving a citation or order. More »
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