Safety Updates
Cal/OSHA is an important safety resource for contractors. To better assist contractors, Cal/OSHA offers help through its Consultation Service. The Consultation Service is free of charge for WACA contracting members. These consulting services will not result in citations or penalties for the company, rather the consultation will provide recommendations for better safety practices as needed for the contractor. Cal/OSHA is staffed by safety specialists and industrial hygienists that provide an array of safety and health services. To find out more, contact WACA Safety Consultant Chris Lee at ccarllee@sbcglobal.net
- COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards – include Fact Sheets, a Model Written Program and other resources - https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/ETS.html
- Cal/OSHA Pocket Guide for the Construction Industry – this digital resource is a comprehensive listing by subject of numerous aspects of the construction industry with accompanying links to the actual regulations - https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/dosh_publications/constguideonline.pdf
- Portable Ladder Safety – this eTool provides general information on portable ladder safety including Cal/OSHA regulations, ladder design and construction requirements, safe work practices, and requirements for employee training https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/etools/08-001/index.htm
- Effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program – this is a comprehensive guide to developing an IIPP, including the seven (7) major elements, non-mandatory checklists, a Model Program, and a Code of Safe Practices https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/dosh_publications/iipp.pdf
- Permit Requirements for Construction Activities – answers to Frequently Asked Questions - https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/enforcement-faq.html
- Cal/OSHA Safety and Health Training and Instructional Requirements - https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/dosh_publications/trainingreq.htm
- Employers, employees and labor representatives can ask questions and obtain information from the no-cost Cal/OSHA Consultation Service (no connection with enforcement): Toll-free line: 800-963-9424, InfoCons@dir.ca.gov
