Two identical bills were introduced to the Assembly and Senate, which would define excessive heat as 85 degrees or higher, with provisions for working in excessive heat.
Two identical bills were introduced to the Assembly and Senate, which would define excessive heat as 85 degrees or higher, with provisions for working in excessive heat.
Businesses with more than 10 employees will be required to follow these regulations, 90 days after the filing date of November 15th.
NIOSH and the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) address the mining industry's unique challenges.
Private industry employers reported 2.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2023, down by 8.4% from 2022.
Two bills were pre-filed, with one applying to the general industry and the other applying to contracts for municipal projects.
The report reviews nearly 130,000 workers’ comp claims from 2018-2023 to identify injury trends the restaurant industry.
Workplace fatalities requiring OSHA investigation fell 11% from 2023 to 2024.
Using data from 35 states from 2001-2022, the report noted up to 10% higher claim frequency in both significantly hotter and colder temperatures.
Governor Gavin Newsome stated that heat safety enforcement falls under Cal/OSHA, not workers’ comp.
The public dashboard includes information on all severe injuries reported by employers covered under federal OSHA since 2015.
