Cal/OSHA español

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
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Workers

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Employers

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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

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Cal/OSHA Regulations

Title 8 Index

The Occupational Safety & Health Standards Board maintains an index to all Cal/OSHA regulations.

Cal/OSHA Alliance Program

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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
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2024

December 2024
December 19, 2024 Standards Board Votes to Adopt Permanent Standard Protecting Workers from Silica Hazards
December 17, 2024 Cal/OSHA cites Harbor Animal Services Center $563,250 for willful serious accident-related violations after worker mauled
December 12, 2024 Cal/OSHA issues $276,425 citation for willful-serious heat violations
December 11, 2024 Wildfire Smoke Alert: Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers from unhealthy air in Malibu

November 2024
November 7, 2024 Wildfire Smoke Alert: Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers from unhealthy air in Ventura County

October 2024
October 30, 2024 Translation app is helping Cal/OSHA connect with workers
October 7, 2024 Cal/OSHA cites farm labor contractor for serious heat-related safety violations
October 1, 2024 High Heat Alert: Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers

September 2024
September 27, 2024 Cal/OSHA hosts workshop on new indoor heat protections and warehouse hazards
September 24, 2024 Wildfire Smoke Alert: Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Workers from Unhealthy Air
September 9, 2024 Wildfire Smoke Alert: Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Unhealthy Air
September 9, 2024 Cal/OSHA Encourages Employers and Workers to Raise Awareness of Construction Suicide Prevention Week
September 5, 2024 Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Workers from Heat Illness Amid High Temperatures

August 2024
August 27, 2024 Cal/OSHA cites nine employers in Sun Valley for silica health and safety violations
August 23, 2024 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from High Heat
August 22, 2024 Cal/OSHA bolsters staff to investigate the most egregious violations, referring them for criminal prosecution
August 9, 2024 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Monitor Air Quality and Protect Workers from Wildfire Smoke
August 8, 2024 Cal/OSHA encourages employers and workers to take the pledge during Safe + Sound Week, August 12-18

July 2024
July 24, 2024 California indoor heat protections approved and go into effect
July 19, 2024 Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Workers from High Heat

June 2024
July 2, 2024 Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Workers during Extreme Heat Wave
June 21, 2024 Standards Board Adopts Standard to Protect Workers from Indoor Heat
June 20, 2024 Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Workers Amid Forecast Heat Wave
Jun 3, 2024 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from High Heat

May 2024
May 15, 2024 California Adds Safeguards to Protect Workers Against Silicosis
May 14, 2024 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Heat Illness During High Temperatures
May 6, 2024 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Heat Illness

April 2024
April 25, 2024 DIR and Cal/OSHA Will Honor Workers’ Memorial Day at Four Events in California on April 28-29
April 18, 2024 Cal/OSHA Cites Construction Company $371,100 for Safety Violations that Led to Fatal Trench Collapse in San Francisco

March 2024
March 26, 2024 California Further Strengthens Statewide Recruitment for Workplace Inspectors and Investigators

February 2024
February 22, 2024 Cal/OSHA Increases Civil Penalty Amounts for 2024

January 2024
January 29, 2024 Cal/OSHA Reminder to Employers: Post 2023 Annual Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses on February 1

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