State audit reveals chronic understaffing weakened Cal-OSHA enforcement efforts. Cal-OSHA failed to justify skipped inspections in cases involving serious injuries. DIR reduced Cal-OSHA vacancy rate ...

The state of California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health, better known as Cal/OSHA, is perhaps the most aggressive and enforcement-heavy approved state OSH Program in the nation.

California lawmakers put top state officials tasked with protecting worker health and safety under intense fire on Wednesday for falling short of their mission, as highlighted by a recent state audit.

With parts of the state expected to reach triple-digit heat, employers are reminded of their legal obligations to protect both indoor and outdoor workers from serious heat-related illnesses. As we ...