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, RIH, EPP, QSD.
Asbestos Before Renovation or Demolition: Cal/OSHA 1529 and Rule 1403
What California building owners must do before renovation or demolition: Section 1529 surveys and notices, contractor registration, and Rule 1403 notification.
Lead in Construction: Cal/OSHA Section 1532.1 Under the 2025 Rules
Cal/OSHA’s revised lead in construction standard: the 10 µg/m³ PEL, trigger tasks, 24-hour notification, blood lead triggers, and CDPH certification.
Silica Dust in California Construction: What Cal/OSHA §1532.3 Requires
Cutting concrete, block, or tile releases respirable silica. What Cal/OSHA §1532.3 requires of California contractors, from Table 1 to medical exams.
California Respiratory Protection Programs: Section 5144 and Fit Testing
Cal/OSHA Section 5144 requires a written respiratory protection program, medical clearance, and annual fit testing. Here is what California employers must do.