- Cal/OSHA
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The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), better known as Cal/OSHA, protects and improves the health and safety of working men and women in California and the safety of passengers riding on elevators, amusement rides, and tramways – through the following activities:
- Setting and enforcing standards
- Providing outreach, education, and assistance
- Issuing permits, licenses, certifications,
registrations, and approvals
California Leads the Nation on Worker Safety
California administers the largest state OSHA plan in the nation and consistently exceeds its inspection goals to protect millions of workers each year. Here is the latest data from the 2019 federal fiscal year on how Cal/OSHA compares:
- Cal/OSHA conducted the most inspections in the nation (7,571 inspections exceeds the goal of 7,540).
- Cal/OSHA cited 18,896 hazards and created safer working conditions for at least 8.4 million employees.
- Enforcement and outreach activities contributed to a 2018 fatality rate lower than the national rate (2.3 versus the national rate of 3.5 per 100,000 full-time workers).
Cal/OSHA is issuing citations to employers for violations related to protecting workers from COVID-19. All of the citations are available on our webpage.
View COVID-19 outbreak data that is collected and reported by the California Department of Public Health as required by AB 685.
Employers
Required for employers:
- » Notifications
- » Postings
- » Recordkeeping
- Consultation Services and Partnership Programs
- Permits, registrations, certifications & licenses
- Payments—invoices and penalties
- Develop an injury & illness prevention program
- Appeal a Cal/OSHA enforcement action
- Develop a heat illness prevention plan
More for Employers
Other Resources
- Attend an advisory meeting
- Cal/OSHA Advisory Committee
- Cal/OSHA annual legislative reports
- Cal/OSHA Industrial Hygienist and Safety Engineer Workload Study
- Occupational injury and illness statistics
- Policies and procedures for Cal/OSHA enforcement
- Federal OSHA financial special study, 2015
- Federal OSHA jurisdiction and mandated reports
- State Auditor federal compliance audit for 2013‑14
Cal/OSHA Consultation Services
Cal/OSHA provides free safety and health assistance to employers, with the goal of preventing occupational injuries and illnesses. A variety of services are available, such as:
- On-site visits
- Partnership programs
- Telephone support
- Educational Outreach
- High Hazard Employer Program
- Educational materials
Learn more about Consultation Services
Cal/OSHA Regulations
The Occupational Safety & Health Standards Board maintains an index to all Cal/OSHA regulations.
Cal/OSHA Alliance Program
The Alliance Program offers interested stakeholders the opportunity to enter into an Alliance agreement with Cal/OSHA to promote workplace safety and health.
Learn more about the Alliance Program.
What's
New
2022
September 15, 2022 | Cal/OSHA Posts Guidance on Protecting Workers from Monkeypox |
September 7, 2022 | Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Prepare for Hazards from Power Outages during Heat Wave |
September 2, 2022 | Cal/OSHA Conducting Inspections During Heat WaveCal/OSHA Conducting Inspections During Heat Wave |
August 29, 2022 | Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness During Heat Wave in California |
August 16, 2022 | Wildfire Smoke Alert: Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Unhealthy Air |
August 15, 2022 | Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness During Week of Excessive Heat in California |
July 8, 2022 | Cal/OSHA Reminder: Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness During Period of Excessive Heat in California |
July 6, 2022 | Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Unhealthy Air due to Wildfire Smoke |
June 8, 2022 | Cal/OSHA Reminder: Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness During Period of Excessive Heat in California |
May 23, 2022 | Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness |
May 19, 2022 | Cal/OSHA Cites Four Employers $1.75 Million for Safety Violations in Death of Worker at Valero Refinery |
May 7, 2022 | Cal/OSHA Releases Fact Sheets and FAQs on Updated COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards |
April 28, 2022 | DIR and Cal/OSHA Honor Workers’ Memorial Day |
April 26, 2022 | Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness, Wildfire Smoke |
April 6, 2022 | Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness |
March 7, 2022 | California Labor and Workforce Development Agency and 61 Community-Based Organizations Across California to Launch Worker Week of Action |
February 7, 2022 | Cal/OSHA Announces Advisory Committee for Domestic Workers |
January 26, 2022 | Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Post 2021 Annual Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses on February 1 |
January 14, 2022 | Cal/OSHA Posts Fact Sheets and Updated COVID-19 FAQs |
January 6, 2022 | Cal/OSHA Updates COVID-19 FAQs to Align with CDPH Guidance on Isolation and Quarantines |
- More News and Announcements
External Resources
- CDPH COVID-19 Outbreak Data
- Federal OSHA
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
- Occupational Safety & Health Appeals Board
- Occupational Safety & Health Standards Board
- OSHA Training Institute Education Centers in California
- Hazard Evaluation System and Information Service resources
- Pesticide safety resources for workers and employers