Cal/OSHA & Workplace Safety Blog
Practical guidance on Cal/OSHA compliance, industrial hygiene, safety plans, and occupational health for California employers — from Michael Karl McNeil, REP, RIHP, QSD.
The Cal/OSHA Informal Conference: What to Expect and How to Prepare
After a Cal/OSHA citation, the informal conference is your first chance to reduce penalties and classifications. Here is how it works and how to prepare.
Written Hazard Communication Programs in California: Section 5194 Requirements
Cal/OSHA Section 5194 requires a written HazCom program, safety data sheets, labeling, and training. Here is what your program must contain.
Reporting Serious Injuries to Cal/OSHA Within 8 Hours: What Employers Must Know
8 CCR §342 gives California employers eight hours to report a serious injury, hospitalization, or death. Here is what counts, what to say, and what not to.
Environmental Safety Solutions for Manufacturing
Environmental safety solutions for manufacturing: OSHA compliance, hazard assessments, EHS training, and IoT monitoring. Get your free consultation today.
OSHA Inspection Defense for Manufacturing: 2026 Guide
OSHA inspection defense for manufacturing explained step by step. Learn your rights, protect records, and contest citations before deadlines. Get a free.
Workplace Safety Audit Cost: A 2026 Guide
Workplace safety audit costs depend on facility size, scope, and risk level. Learn what drives Cal/OSHA compliance pricing and get a free consultation.
Indoor Heat Illness Prevention: What California Employers Must Do Under Section 3396
Cal/OSHA’s indoor heat standard applies once a workplace hits 82°F. Here is what Section 3396 requires of warehouses, kitchens, and manufacturers.
Ergonomics and Repetitive Motion Injuries: What California Employers Must Do
Cal/OSHA’s repetitive motion injury standard requires California employers to act when two or more workers are injured doing the same task — here’s what that means for your business.
Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure in California Workplaces: What Employers Must Do
Cal/OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogen Standard requires California employers to protect workers from exposure to HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C — here’s what a compliant program looks like.
Heat Illness Prevention: What California Employers Must Do Before Summer Ends
Cal/OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention Standard is one of the most actively enforced regulations in California. Here’s what every employer needs to have in place.