How do I contact Cal OSHA?

Phone: (800) 963-9424. For more contact information go to the Consultation Services area offices web page.

Is Cal OSHA the same as OSHA?

What is the difference between OSHA and Cal OSHA? California's state plan differs significantly from federal OSHA. In general, Cal OSHA fall protection standards are stricter than federal OSHA standards. California's state plan also includes some requirements that federal OSHA does not include.

How do I contact my local OSHA office?

Telephone - Call Your Local OSHA Office or 800-321-6742 (OSHA) OSHA staff can discuss your complaint with you and respond to any questions you may have. In Person - Visit Your Local OSHA Office OSHA staff can discuss your complaint with you and respond to any questions you may have.

What does Cal OSHA do for employees?

The Cal/OSHA Program is responsible for enforcing California laws and regulations pertaining to workplace safety and health and for providing assistance to employers and workers about workplace safety and health issues.

When should you contact OSHA?

All employers are required to notify OSHA when an employee is killed on the job or suffers a work-related hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye. A fatality must be reported within 8 hours. An in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or eye loss must be reported within 24 hours.

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What happens if you call OSHA?

OSHA telephones the employer, describes the alleged hazards and then follows up with a fax or a letter. The employer must respond within five days, identifying in writing any problems found and noting corrective actions taken or planned. If the response is adequate, OSHA generally will not conduct an inspection.

What is an OSHA violation?

A willful violation exists under the OSHA Act where an employer has demonstrated either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health. Penalties range from $5,000 to $70,000 per willful violation.

How can you file a report with OSHA?

Who is covered under Cal OSHA?

Evaluates and provides information about toxic substances and other workplace hazards. Cal/OSHA covers virtually all employees in the state, including those employed by state and local government. There are some limited exceptions to Cal/OSHA jurisdiction, such as federal employees and offshore maritime workers.

What triggers a Cal OSHA inspection?

Cal/OSHA conducts workplace inspections to determine whether employers are complying with Cal/OSHA requirements. In the dental industry, most Cal/OSHA inspections are triggered by complaints, most often made by disgruntled employees who feel that their overall concerns at work have not been adequately addressed.

What are the most frequently violated OSHA standards?

The most frequently cited OSHA standard violations in FY 2020 were: Fall Protection (5,424 violations) Hazard Communication (3,199 violations) Respiratory Protection (2,649 violations)

Who do you report health and safety concerns to?

If you are still worried or feel that your supervisor hasn't taken your concerns seriously, report to your health and safety manager, or directly to your employer. Employers also have health and safety responsibilities. They must make sure that your work can be carried out safely.

Where is California's main OSHA office located?

The main office is located in Oakland.

Does California have its own OSHA?

California. California operates an OSHA-approved State Plan covering most private sector workers and all state and local government workers.

How long does Cal OSHA have to issue a citation?

If a violation is observed by compliance personnel, the deadline for issuance of a Citation is six (6) months from the last date on which the violation was observed.

Can an employee refuse to come to work because of a fear of infection?

Samuel explained that an employee can refuse to come to work if: The employee has a specific fear of infection that is based on fact—not just a generalized fear of contracting COVID-19 infection in the workplace.

What are the 5 areas of employer responsibilities concerning fall hazards?

Are independent contractors covered by Cal OSHA?

A. California's wage and hour laws (e.g., minimum wage, overtime, meal periods and rest breaks, etc.), workplace safety laws, and retaliation laws protect employees, but not independent contractors.

What specific rights do workers have under OSHA?

OSHA gives workers and their representatives the right to see information that employers collect on hazards in the workplace. Workers have the right to know what hazards are present in the workplace and how to protect themselves.

How do I write a letter to OSHA?

Can OSHA shut down a job?

OSHA officials can order work to stop if they find a severe risk on-site, but contrary to popular belief, they don't have the authority to shut down a business entirely. Only a court order can do that.

What makes an OSHA violation serious?

SERIOUS: A serious violation exists when the workplace hazard could cause an accident or illness that would most likely result in death or serious physical harm, unless the employer did not know or could not have known of the violation.

What is a serious violation?

A serious violation is defined as when there is substantial probability workplace hazards can cause an incident that would most likely result in death or serious physical harm, and that the employer knew, or should have known about the potential risks and did nothing to address it.

Are OSHA complaints serious?

Employees have the legal right to file a workplace safety violation complaint with OSHA without fear of reprisal. OSHA takes these complaints very seriously.