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Bulletin: Diacetyl bill hanging until next year
November 2007
In the October issue of COCA, we discussed A.B. 514, a measure which would prohibit employers from manufacturing or packaging diacetyl or any products containing this chemical, which is the artificial flavoring for popcorn and may cause lung disease. The bill had reached . . . more »

State Legislation Update: Diacetyl, Indoor Heat Illness, and Lift Teams Under Consideration
October 2007
As the current legislative session draws to a close, several bills that could affect occupational safety and health in California are being considered. Here's a look at some of them. We've included the latest information on their status . . . more »

Reorganization Proposal: Governor's Consolidation Plan Off the Table
April 2005
Governor Schwarzenegger's plan to eliminate or consolidate 88 boards and commissions (see Feb. 2005 COCA) has been shelved for now. In a letter to the Little Hoover Commission, the independent state o . . . more »

Dramatic Reorganization Proposal: Governor Wants to Merge Three Workplace-Related Boards into One, Eliminate Many Others
February 2005
As part of a bid to trim the state budget, Gov. Schwarzenegger has proposed folding the state's Occu-pational Safety and Health Appeals Board, Workers Compensation Appeals Board, and Unemployment Insu . . . more »

Legislation: What's in the Safety and Health Pipeline?
June 2004
Overseeing your company's occupational safety and health program is a demanding job that may not leave you with time to monitor relevant legislation. To help make your job easier, we've put together a . . . more »