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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in California

The federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) allows states to assume their own occupational safety and health responsibilities as long as they're "at least as effective" as the federal program.

California has an official state plan that covers all state and local government workers in California, as well as most private-sector workers.

Cal OSHA (as the program is often known) differs significantly from federal standards. In many cases, that means the state plan is stricter than the federal plan.

The state also introduces coverage in areas where no federal standard exists. These include:

  • Diacetyl Exposure standards
  • High-rise Window Cleaning standards
  • Injury and Illness Prevention Programs (IIPP)
  • Ergonomics / Repetitive Motion Injury (RMI) standards
  • Heat Illness Prevention Program
  • Aerosol Transmissible Disease standards

Additionally, Occupational Safety and Health Administration in CA has innovations like partnership programs, special advisory committees, and state requirements for permits, registration, certifications, or notifications under particular circumstances.

California OSHA's enforcement body is actually called the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) under the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). You can find all these standards under Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR).

A small number of Californians remain under federal OSHA jurisdiction, instead. Specifically:

  • Federal employment
  • The U.S. Postal Service plus private contractor-operated facilities engaged by USPS
  • Maritime employment on U.S. navigable waters (EXCEPT onshore and bridge construction, which Cal/OSHA covers)
  • Private-sector employment on military installations, national parks, national monuments, national memorials, and national recreation areas
  • Private-sector and tribal employment on Native American reservations and land trusts
  • Working conditions of aircraft cabin crewmembers onboard aircraft in operation

Cal OSHA Training Requirements

California's occupational health and safety standards are significantly different than federal standards, so employers need to be careful in selecting a training program.

If you fall under federal jurisdiction, OSHA publishes a document with all the specific safety standards that require training. Each standard specifies the timing and frequency of training. Each employee must be trained on all standards that relate to hazards they might encounter on the job.

Similarly, California OSHA publishes some general guidance on employer obligations in plain language, along with a list of instruction and training requirements.

In addition to required standard-specific training, you may have also heard of OSHA Outreach courses—10- or 30-hour training that helps you earn a "DOL card."

Federal OSHA recommends employers use Outreach training as an introduction to safety, but they don't legally require it. However, since Outreach courses cover common requirements for their industry, some employers make 10- or 30-hour OSHA courses mandatory. OSHA 10-Hour courses target entry-level workers and OSHA 30-Hour courses target supervisors.

If you fall under state jurisdiction, you'll need the Cal OSHA 10 or 30-hour training.

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Benefits of OSHA Training for Workers in California

The goal of Occupational Safety and Health Administration safety training is to help increase employees' awareness and understanding of workplace and workplace hazards so that they’re better equipped to prevent fatalities and accidents. Additionally, when employers in California invest in OSHA training programs, they can:

  • Avoid penalties from OSHA inspections
  • Lower workers’ compensation costs
  • Increase productivity and financial performance

While we can say awareness helps keep workers safe, it’s another thing to look at the statistics from OSHA, the Department of Labor, and other state agencies in CA. These workplace injury statistics tell an important story about the role of safety training in preventing fatalities, accidents, and fines.

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Fatal Occupational Injuries in California

According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were a total of 504 fatal occupational injuries in California in 2022, while nationally there were 5,486 fatal occupational injuries.

Of the 504 fatalities:

  • 133 were the result of transportation incidents
  • 132 were the result of exposure to harmful substances or environments
  • 97 were the result of violence and other injuries by persons or animals
  • 79 were the result of falls, slips, and trips
  • 55 were the result of contact with objects and equipment
  • 8 were the result of fires and explosions

The industries with the greatest number of fatalities were:

  • 85 in transportation and warehousing
  • 75 in construction
  • 66 in administrative and waste services
  • 46 government (28 local, 14 federal, and 4 state)
  • 44 in agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting

2023 Top OSHA Enforcement Cases in California

As you can see, workers in California, especially in construction, are at risk for injury and accidents. But they are not alone. California businesses can also use OSHA training to help reduce their risk of enforcement penalties from an OSHA inspection.

Federal OSHA lists the top enforcement cases by state on its website. To give you an idea of the hefty fines you risk for violations, here are the top cases for 2023.

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State Inspection Number Employer City Issuance Date Initial Penalty
CA 1680126.015 Hess Contracting Inc. LA JOLLA 12/28/2023 $73,230.00
CA 1683059.015 Greenwood Motor Lines, Inc. SAN LORENZO 12/21/2023 $96,790.00
CA 1699206.015 Olam West Coast, Inc. FIVE POINTS 12/14/2023 $40,500.00
CA 1708387.015 Soboba Casino Resort SAN JACINTO 12/13/2023 $62,499.00
CA 1686310.015 Greene and Hemly Inc. COURTLAND 12/08/2023 $42,750.00
CA 1676306.015 Stone Empire Fabrication LLC SAN LEANDRO 12/06/2023 $43,025.00
CA 1677796.015 Yergat Packing Company, Inc. FRESNO 11/30/2023 $58,010.00
CA 1674632.015 La Tortilla Factory, Inc. SANTA ROSA 11/17/2023 $48,000.00
CA 1670722.015 Northern California Fire Protection Services HAYWARD 11/13/2023 $56,250.00
CA 1669430.015 Pitman Farms SANGER 11/03/2023 $56,250.00
CA 1668839.015 Gonsalves & Santucci, Inc. SANTA CLARA 11/03/2023 $54,000.00
CA 1675328.015 Wawona Frozen Foods FRESNO 10/31/2023 $43,110.00
CA 1676021.015 I Color Printing & Mailing Inc. LOS ANGELES 10/20/2023 $52,240.00
CA 1664358.015 Pacific Gas and Electric Company CAMPBELL 10/16/2023 $47,000.00
CA 1664829.015 4840 Solutions LLC RIVERSIDE 10/11/2023 $47,500.00
CA 1660044.015 CHEVRON U.S.A. Inc. EL SEGUNDO 09/27/2023 $43,765.00
CA 1658248.015 Piercan USA Inc. SAN MARCOS 09/21/2023 $73,280.00
CA 1661577.015 Constellation Brands, Inc. ACAMPO 09/14/2023 $53,260.00
CA 1666656.015 Kojo Asamoah LOS ANGELES 09/13/2023 $48,375.00
CA 1691664.015 Jose Ramon Serrano Reyes LOS ANGELES 09/13/2023 $48,375.00
CA 1657012.015 Carone & Company, Inc. MARTINEZ 08/29/2023 $49,410.00
CA 1656621.015 MCI Sales and Service, Inc. FREMONT 08/24/2023 $44,535.00
CA 1652257.015 California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection SANTA CRUZ 08/18/2023 $48,600.00
CA 1655435.015 Sacramento Municipal Utility District HERALD 08/17/2023 $73,125.00
CA 1663067.015 CTC Global IRVINE 08/15/2023 $50,000.00
CA 1653634.015 Seaport Meat Co. SPRING VALLEY 08/14/2023 $61,990.00
CA 1679380.015 Veridiam Inc. EL CAJON 08/10/2023 $57,575.00
CA 1654519.015 Titan Solar Power VALENCIA 08/08/2023 $41,000.00
CA 1663034.015 Mercer Fraser Company TRINIDAD 08/08/2023 $69,410.00
CA 1684649.015 HASA, INC. SANTA CLARITA 08/08/2023 $216,250.00
CA 1649308.015 Elite Rooter San Diego SPRING VALLEY 08/07/2023 $47,875.00
CA 1649983.015 Merit Cables, Inc. SANTA ANA 08/04/2023 $135,970.00
CA 1666955.015 Matagrano Inc. HAYWARD 08/02/2023 $46,125.00
CA 1662223.015 LJ Supply Chain, Inc. WALNUT 07/31/2023 $63,495.00
CA 1662345.015 Cubework.com, Inc. WALNUT 07/31/2023 $62,625.00
CA 1662809.015 U S Logiship, Inc. WALNUT 07/31/2023 $63,495.00
CA 1663135.015 Relin Supply Chain Solutions, LLC WALNUT 07/31/2023 $67,625.00
CA 1661252.015 Top Design Commercial Inc. CITY OF INDUSTRY 07/31/2023 $67,625.00
CA 1655521.015 Sanmina Corporation SAN JOSE 07/28/2023 $44,045.00
CA 1644925.015 California Custom Fruits and Flavors, Inc. IRWINDALE 07/17/2023 $106,810.00
CA 1660634.015 Vitro Architectural Glass FRESNO 07/14/2023 $47,620.00
CA 1673574.015 U.S. Postal Service- Greenmead Finance LOS ANGELES 07/14/2023 $83,969.00
CA 1644645.015 Bayer Healthcare LLC BERKELEY 07/14/2023 $40,125.00
CA 1644644.015 LINOLEUM SALES CO INC. OAKLAND 07/14/2023 $40,125.00
CA 1663534.015 Luis Moncada SACRAMENTO 07/11/2023 $43,415.00
CA 1646760.015 MABRY Management Company, Inc. SACRAMENTO 07/05/2023 $48,420.00
CA 1654638.015 United States Postal Service, West Sacramento WEST SACRAMENTO 07/05/2023 $59,398.00
CA 1651782.015 Staples, Inc. ONTARIO 07/01/2023 $46,500.00
CA 1646557.015 California Terra Garden, Inc. HALF MOON BAY 06/23/2023 $113,800.00
CA 1648159.015 Security Paving Company, Inc. SUNOL 06/23/2023 $137,250.00
CA 1640908.015 PABCO Building Products, LLC NEWARK 06/23/2023 $75,935.00
CA 1647115.015 Concord Farms, Inc. HALF MOON BAY 06/23/2023 $51,770.00
CA 1640808.015 Kenyon Plastering of Southern California, Inc. SAN DIEGO 06/21/2023 $46,820.00
CA 1650723.015 Endpak Packaging, Inc. PICO RIVERA 06/19/2023 $41,060.00
CA 1641787.015 See's Candies, Inc. LOS ANGELES 06/13/2023 $43,495.00
CA 1646914.015 SW Ingredients Holdings LLC COALINGA 06/12/2023 $75,950.00
CA 1648714.015 Hall Management Corp. COALINGA 06/12/2023 $47,385.00
CA 1664899.015 FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO INDIO 06/07/2023 $48,522.00
CA 1638614.015 Henkels & McCoy, Inc. HAYWARD 06/06/2023 $58,310.00
CA 1640326.015 V-Grid Energy Systems, Inc. VISALIA 05/25/2023 $43,450.00
CA 1642693.015 Houweling's Camarillo, Inc. CAMARILLO 05/25/2023 $43,125.00
CA 1637215.015 E & B Natural Resources Management Corporation BAKERSFIELD 05/24/2023 $43,175.00
CA 1651659.015 JSL Foods, Inc. LOS ANGELES 05/22/2023 $68,585.00
CA 1638531.015 G & M Mattress And Foam Corporation RANCHO CUCAMONGA 05/17/2023 $46,870.00
CA 1662654.015 Marine Group Boat Works CHULA VISTA 05/10/2023 $42,189.00
CA 1638660.015 Universal Building Maintenance, LLC SAN DIEGO 05/03/2023 $90,500.00
CA 1636943.015 CSI Electrical Contractors Inc. LOS ANGELES 05/01/2023 $90,000.00
CA 1632638.015 Brymax Construction Services, Inc. LOS ANGELES 05/01/2023 $90,000.00
CA 1637024.015 Johnson Controls, Inc. LOS ANGELES 05/01/2023 $90,000.00
CA 1634107.015 Communication Tech Services, Inc. LOS ANGELES 05/01/2023 $90,000.00
CA 1633787.015 City of Los Angeles LOS ANGELES 05/01/2023 $90,000.00
CA 1638742.015 Contra Costa Electric, Inc. PALO ALTO 04/28/2023 $45,900.00
CA 1632314.015 Tesla, Inc. FREMONT 04/28/2023 $45,000.00
CA 1655699.015 Casino Pauma PAUMA VALLEY 04/26/2023 $84,828.00
CA 1632294.015 Healthcare Services Group Inc. SANTA ANA 04/21/2023 $180,000.00
CA 1651764.015 Lat Long Infrastructure, LLC SIMI VALLEY 04/13/2023 $53,000.00
CA 1652044.015 City of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works, Bureau of Street Services WEST HILLS 04/13/2023 $43,350.00
CA 1633708.015 Mountain F. Enterprises, Inc. POLLOCK PINES 04/13/2023 $49,745.00
CA 1627560.015 Infratel, Inc. FREMONT 04/11/2023 $42,800.00
CA 1627448.015 The F A Bartlett Tree Expert Company MENLO PARK 04/11/2023 $72,450.00
CA 1627564.015 Titley Holdings, Inc. NEWARK 04/10/2023 $90,555.00
CA 1629691.015 Choura Events SALINAS 04/10/2023 $44,670.00
CA 1629629.015 Visionary Labor Company, LLC SALINAS 04/10/2023 $42,640.00
CA 1626318.015 GD Tile and Stone, LLC SAN DIEGO 04/05/2023 $59,915.00
CA 1636232.015 Monico Alloys Inc. COMPTON 04/03/2023 $43,250.00
CA 1639681.015 WCI-GC, Inc. EMERYVILLE 03/30/2023 $43,255.00
CA 1628729.015 ER Plumbing and Construction Inc. HAYWARD 03/30/2023 $54,185.00
CA 1652451.015 Angeles Contractor Inc. LOS ANGELES 03/24/2023 $63,695.00
CA 1647844.015 Sunland Scaffold Inc. LOS ANGELES 03/24/2023 $144,400.00
CA 1643760.015 SSA Pacific, Inc. SAN DIEGO 03/24/2023 $67,500.00
CA 1638540.015 Castle Tire Disposal, LLC WEST SACRAMENTO 03/17/2023 $104,820.00
CA 1626624.015 Taylor Farms California, Inc. SALINAS 03/17/2023 $43,105.00
CA 1642885.015 Firestone Complete Auto Care CAMP PENDLETON 03/13/2023 $149,568.00
CA 1632322.015 Michael Ray Gingrich SOUTH GATE 03/07/2023 $86,125.00
CA 1620035.015 Huerta's Tree Service & Development, Inc. WOODSIDE 03/06/2023 $55,200.00
CA 1629721.015 CBRE, Inc. LOS ANGELES 03/06/2023 $45,000.00
CA 1629256.015 Safeway, Inc. SAN LEANDRO 02/28/2023 $40,770.00
CA 1619724.015 SOLARIS PAPER, INC. MORENO VALLEY 02/27/2023 $68,250.00
CA 1632136.015 Cream Co. LLC OAKLAND 02/23/2023 $55,790.00
CA 1623373.015 Haliburton International Foods Inc. ONTARIO 02/22/2023 $48,485.00
CA 1616448.015 Jabil, Inc. LIVERMORE 02/21/2023 $46,960.00
CA 1631594.015 Piccadilly Hospitality LLC FRESNO 02/17/2023 $114,235.00
CA 1616449.015 Meeder Equipment Company RANCHO CUCAMONGA 02/17/2023 $272,250.00
CA 1617638.015 Americold Logistics, LLC SALINAS 02/15/2023 $71,325.00
CA 1616873.015 CalPortland Company MOJAVE 02/14/2023 $44,375.00
CA 1620956.015 Sanwood Fine Carpentry & Construction, Inc. SAN DIEGO 02/06/2023 $56,745.00
CA 1614467.015 Parter Medical Products, Inc. CARSON 02/03/2023 $838,800.00
CA 1614571.015 PAR Western Line Contractors, LLC LOS MOLINOS 02/03/2023 $56,250.00
CA 1639051.015 Vallarta Food Enterprises, Inc. MADERA 02/02/2023 $68,900.00
CA 1618651.015 Kern Energy BAKERSFIELD 01/27/2023 $52,685.00
CA 1634299.015 U.S. Postal Service - Carson CARSON 01/26/2023 $78,125.00
CA 1612392.015 George Reed, Inc. ACAMPO 01/26/2023 $74,250.00
CA 1625516.015 Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. SAN DIEGO 01/25/2023 $45,925.00
CA 1610319.015 Trim-Lok Inc. BUENA PARK 01/20/2023 $92,900.00
CA 1607192.015 Bobileff Corporation SAN DIEGO 01/12/2023 $41,790.00
CA 1622982.015 Sierra Pacific Industries SHASTA LAKE 01/11/2023 $41,620.00
CA 1612546.015 Foster Poultry Farms, LLC TURLOCK 01/09/2023 $100,000.00
CA 1628505.015 Cocopah Nurseries of Arizona, Inc. WINTERHAVEN 01/05/2023 $59,445.00
CA 1607849.015 Commfi Services, Inc. TRUCKEE 01/04/2023 $41,300.00

Federal OSHA and Cal/OSHA Offices

Since California employers and workers are divided up into federal and state jurisdiction, there are separate local area offices for state and federal OSHA.

You need federal OSHA if you're a federal government employee or a private-sector employee working on the land or navigable waters under federal jurisdiction.

There are two local area offices for federal OSHA in California:

  • Oakland
  • San Diego

Everyone else needs to contact a California state plan office. That includes the rest of the private sector and all state and local government employers and workers.

There are 18 state plan offices located throughout California:

  • Oakland (district office & headquarters)
  • American Canyon
  • Bakersfield
  • Foster City
  • Fremont/San Jose
  • Fresno
  • Long Beach
  • Los Angeles
  • Modesto
  • Monrovia (district office)
  • Oakland
  • Redding
  • Sacramento
  • San Bernardino
  • San Diego
  • Santa Ana (district office)
  • San Francisco
  • Van Nuys

You can find the most up-to-date contact information for either type of California OSHA office on OSHA's website.

Additional Resources for Safety Information

In addition to the information we have provided, you can visit additional California state agency and association websites for more information on safety resources.

California Labor and Workforce Development Agency: This agency has oversight over the different departments that protect workers’ rights.

California Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC): This division is in charge of administering workers' compensation claims, and it provides administrative and judicial services to help settle disputes.

Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH): Also known as Cal/OSHA, this division’s main responsibilities include enforcing safety standards, providing education, and issuing permits and licenses.

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