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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
Workers Memorial Day celebration
Cal/OSHA safety engineers at work.

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

Learn more about Consultation Services

Cal/OSHA Regulations

Title 8 Index

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

Cal/OSHA Alliance Program

Logo for the Cal/OSHA Alliance Program.

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
New



2025

May 2025

May 5, 2025 Cal/OSHA clarifies lead exposure prevention guidance for the construction industry

April 2025

April 28, 2025 Governor Newsom Issues Proclamation Honoring Workers’ Memorial Day 2025
April 28, 2025 Cal/OSHA Honors Workers' Memorial Day Across California

March 2025

March 20, 2025 Construction company cited $157,500 following a fatal trench accident
March 18, 2025 California announces $25 million investment to ensure worker safety, including funds to support LA fire recovery workers

February 2025

February 10, 2025 Smelly Mel’s and Sewer Rat Plumbing swamped in fines – nearly $530,000 for serious accident-related violations.
February 5, 2025 DIR issues critical guidance for worker safety during wildfire cleanup and recovery
February 4, 2025 Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 Prevention Non-emergency Standards end as of February 2025

January 2025

January 29, 2025 Cal/OSHA reminder to employers: post 2024 annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses by February 1
January 27, 2025 Cal/OSHA increases civil penalty amounts for 2025
January 22, 2025 Wildfire Smoke Alert: Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers from unhealthy air in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties
January 9, 2025 Wildfire Smoke Alert: Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers from unhealthy air in Los Angeles County
January 7, 2025 Wildfire Smoke Alert: Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers from unhealthy air in Pacific Palisades
January 7, 2025 Cal/OSHA finds Safeway exposed workers to hazardous conditions at its largest warehouse in Tracy