Kevin Bland

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Cal/OSHA Proposes Sweeping Changes to Its COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards

On November 30, 2020, California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health, more commonly known as Cal/OSHA, adopted COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) for California. Among other topics, the ETS...more

5/11/2021 / Cal-OSHA , Coronavirus/COVID-19 , Emergency Management Plans , Employer Liability Issues , Employer Responsibilities , Infectious Diseases , Regulatory Requirements , State and Local Government , Wage and Hour , Workplace Safety

New and Updated California Workplace Safety Regulations Expected in 2020

The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board continues to have a multitude of draft regulations on its plate for this coming year. Employers and trade groups will have the opportunity to influence...more

1/20/2020 / Cal-OSHA , Employer Liability Issues , New Regulations , Regulatory Requirements , Workplace Hazards , Workplace Safety , Workplace Violence

Workplace Safety in California, Episode 2: All About Cal/OSHA Citations

In this episode of the Workplace Safety in California series, Kevin Bland and Karen Tynan discuss the critical steps for employers to consider after Cal/OSHA issues a citation. Topics include strategies for responding to and...more

7/1/2019 / Appeals , Cal-OSHA , Citations , Employer Liability Issues , Labor Code , Labor Law Violations , OSHA , Workplace Investigations , Workplace Safety

Workplace Safety in California, Episode 1: A Primer on Cal/OSHA

In the first episode of this multi-part series, Kevin Bland and Karen Tynan cover key information for employers about workplace safety in California. Topics include best practices when Cal/OSHA shows up for an inspection,...more

6/27/2019 / Best Practices , Cal-OSHA , Document Requests , Employer Liability Issues , Human Resources Professionals , Interviews , Safety Inspections , Workplace Hazards , Workplace Safety

Cal/OSHA News and Reminders

Here are a few of the recent developments affecting workplace safety and health law in California. Updated Life Ring and Personal Flotation Device Regulation for Marine Terminals - In November 2018, the Occupational...more

1/25/2019 / Cal-OSHA , Employer Liability Issues , Enforcement Actions , New Regulations , Reporting Requirements , Safety Violations , Time Extensions , Workplace Safety

No April Fools: Groundbreaking California Workplace Violence Safety Order for Healthcare Workers to Take Effect on April 1

The California Division of Occupational Safety & Health Standards Board recently passed a new safety order intended to protect healthcare workers from workplace violence. The new safety order, which the California Office of...more

3/31/2017 / Cal-OSHA , Employer Liability Issues , Healthcare Facilities , Healthcare Workers , New Regulations , Workplace Safety , Workplace Violence

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