Knowing the CAL/OSHA Law, Requirements, and Training Options
The Law
The State of California, Division of Occupational Safety and Health [Cal/OSHA] Serves to Ensure Safe and Healthful Workplaces for Employees- Employers are required to implement an effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program [IIPP]
- The Program must include Training on Safe Work Practices
- Employees have the right to file a complaint with Cal/OSHA about workplace hazards
The Requirements
Employer Responsibilities:- Develop an effective system for communication with employees
- Create a system to encourage the reporting of hazards
- Correct hazards in an effective, efficient, and timely manner
- Participate actively in the training sessions
- Learn how to recognize health and safety standards
- Immediately report any hazards identified to the employer
Employees Have the Right to Refuse Hazardous Work
Employers cannot legally punish or penalize employees for refusal to work if:- The task violates Cal/OSHA regulations for health and safety
- The violation creates a 'real and apparent hazard' for the employee and their co-workers
- Inform their supervisor of the hazard and request its correction
- Be willing to work once the hazard is corrected
- Be willing to be reassigned to other 'safe' work
- State your belief that a health and safety regulation is being violated
- Call Cal/OSHA to file a complaint in case the problem is not fixed
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The Training Options
360Training Offers a 10 Hour Cal/OSHA Online Training Course On Completion of the Course, You Will:- Understand Cal/OSHA's Standards for Potential Hazards
- Employer-Employee Rights
- Responsibilities for Holding Inspections, Reporting, Handling Emergencies, and Recordkeeping for Accidents
- Understand OSHA Regulations for Safe Use of Equipment such as Ladders, Scaffolding, and Power Tools
- Receive a Certificate of Completion

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Sources: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/documents/health-and-safety-rights-for-workers.pdf /environmental-health-safety/osha-training/cal-osha/cal-osha-training