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Recordkeeping: Observing the Formalities; Avoid Citations by Keeping Your Form 300 Correctly
November 2008
They may seem insignificant, but little things can really add up--like the penalties attached to citations for not keeping your Log 300 forms properly and not providing them to state Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) inspectors in a timely manner. These penalties typically run between $150 and $375, with the possibility of reductions for good faith or financial hardship--but if you're not keeping your Log 300 correctly, you could also be hit with multiple violations of the Division of Labor Statistics and Research recordkeeping rules, contained in Title 8, Section 14300. Take a look at the common mistakes we describe here --and some of the employers that made them--and make sure that you're not letting your recordkeeping nickel and dime you into some significant penalties. . . . more »

Bulletin: Special Report Included with this Issue: "Safety Recordkeeping - Set the Record Straight; Understanding the Ins and Outs of Cal/OSHA's Recordkeeping Rules"
August 2008
Keeping safety records can be time-consuming and confusing, but it's also vital to your compliance efforts and to documenting how well your safety program operates. Plus, you could face citations and fines if you . . . more »

Bulletin: Recordkeeping resources available from Cal/OSHA
March 2008
When you pick up the March issue of COCA, you'll read about two California employers that were slapped with citations from DOSH when they couldn't produce required safety records. . . . more »

Appeals Board Decisions: DOSH Cites Employers Unable to Document Compliance; Two Cases of Missing Paperwork
March 2008
After showing state Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) inspector Nick Gleiter around a Cannon Constructors worksite in Oakland, job superintendent Gary Woffinden led the inspector to his office trailer. Gleiter then asked to see the employer's Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), . . . more »

Safety Management: Five a Day for Safety; Five Things to Do Every Day to Improve Workplace Safety
COCA Online Exclusive
Want to improve your health in the new year? Experts recommend that you eat five servings of fruits and vegetables every day. That way, you'll get vitamins, micronutrients, and fiber that your body needs, and fewer of your calories from foods that harm your body. . . . more »

DOWNLOAD: Sun World International, LLC Dockets 06-R3D7-1299 through 1302
4/24/2008
Sun World International, LLC (SWI, LLC) is a manufacturer of produce items. From January 5, 2006 through January 9, 2006, Ken Noble (Noble), Associate Safety Engineer, for the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (the Division) conducted a programmed re-inspections at a place of employment maintained by Employer at 16350 Driver Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308 (the site). The re-inspection was conducted to determine if Employer, had abated four violations (previously cited in a Citation 1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards and Orders found in Title 8, California Code of Regulations for which the Division had cited SWI, Inc. on March 7, 2002. . . . more »

DOWNLOAD: PG & H Contracting, Inc. Dockets 06-R4D3-1657 and 1658
2/27/2008

A Decision of the Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board was issued on this matter on February 28, 2008. The Decision is amended as follows:

Enclosed please find an Amended Decision correcting the date of issuance to February 28, 2008 instead of February 28, 2007.

The Amendment relates back to the date of issuance of the Decision and is effective as of that date.

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DOWNLOAD: Santa Cruz County Animal Services Dockets 05-R1D2-2606 and 2607
2/7/2008
From March 11, 2005 through June 17, 2005, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (the Division), through safety Engineer Aniceto Magro, conducted a workplace injury inspection at 27 Janis Way, Scotts Valley, California, location of an animal shelter operated by Santa Cruz County Animal Serivces (the Employer), an agency of Santa Cruz government. . . . more »

DOWNLOAD: Color Factory 05-R4D3-2139 and 2140
10/12/2007
Color Factory (hereinafter sometimes referred to as Employer) manufactures cosmetics for a variety of cosmetics lines (such as Avon, or Max Factor) in its factory at 11320 Penrose Street, Sun Valley, California. . . . more »

DOWNLOAD: Harry L. Murphy Inc. Dockets 06-R1D2-218 and 219
10/2/2007
At various times from September 6, 2005 through December 29, 2005, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (the Division), conducted an accident inspection at 42 Bonaventura Drive in San Jose, CA, location of employer, Harry L. Murphy Inc. (Employer) . . . more »

DOWNLOAD: Merco Construction Engineers, Inc. Dockets 04-R4D3-3377/3378 and Dockets 04-R4D3-4145/4146
11/7/2007
At all relevant times, Merco Construction Engineers, Inc. [hereinafter Merco or Employer] was a public works contractor. On April 6, 2004, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Division) opened an accident investigation of Employer. On August 10, 2004, the Division cited Employer for the following alleged violation of the California Code of Regulations¹. . . . more »

Recordkeeping Reminder: Don't Forget to Post Cal/OSHA Form 300A
January 2008
Note that from February 1 through April 30, 2008, you're required to post the Cal/OSHA Form 300A annual summary log of injuries and illnesses that occurred . . . more »

Self-Inspections: Jobsite Safety Inspections; Make Sure Your Bases Are Covered
October 2007
At a construction worksite, the hazards may change daily--even hourly. To catch and correct hazards that crop up, regular jobsite safety inspections are necessary, and Cal/OSHA requires them as part of your Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP). The rules, found in . . . more »

Trainer's Handbook: What New Supervisors Need to Know; Teach Your Supervisors the Safety Management Ropes
October 2007
There's so much a new supervisor needs to know--how to complete a performance review, how to follow proper contractual procedures when dealing with union employees, and how to delegate tasks appropriately, just to name a few important areas . . . more »

Workers' Compensation: Post-Incident Paperwork; What to File and When to File It
September 2007
When you receive a report of a work-related injury or illness that requires more than first aid, or when an employee dies of any cause, you'll need to have your wits about you. Besides whatever attention the worker may need . . . more »

DOWNLOAD: Buena Vista Tree Service Docket 04-R1D5-4326
6/27/2007
Beginning October 8, 2004, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (the Division) through Associate Cal/OSHA Engineer Stephan Williams, conducted an accident inspection at a place of employment maintained by Employer at 222 Cleveland Avenue, Mill Valley, California (the site) . . . more »

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