Cal/OSHA vs. Federal OSHA: The Key Differences Multistate Employers Must Be Aware Of
Cal/OSHA vs. Federal OSHA Webinar Recording
If you're just launching operations in California, or already have workers there, it's essential to know the key differences in the state's safety rules. For the most part, they're more stringent than the federal rules, and cover such varied areas as Injury and Illness Prevention Programs (IIPPs), recordkeeping, hazardous chemicals, and ergonomics.
Additionally, federal OSHA sometimes utilizes specific compliance requirements where Cal/OSHA uses general requirements instead. For example, many federal OSHA standards have specific training and retraining requirements, but California leaves training and retraining schedules largely to employers as part of their IIPPs.
It's a lot to keep track of, and it's important to make sure you've got all the distinctions straight.
Participate in this interactive and timely webinar on April 17 and learn:
- The difference in both structure and intent between fed/OSHA programs and their Cal/OSHA counterparts
- How not having a General Duty Clause works in California’s compliance scheme
- Why California's more aggressive injury reporting requirements tend to lead to increased citations and penalties for employers
- How Cal/OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) differ from the federal limits - and why
- The areas in which California delegates more autonomy to employers, including training and retraining requirements
- Where California's demands exceed those of federal OSHA - including the areas of ergonomics, failure to report, and more
- Cal/OSHA's aggressive stance on settlements and appeals
- Why you're more likely to get nailed as a repeat offender under the California rules
This webinar was recorded on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Cal/OSHA vs. Federal OSHA: The Key Differences Multistate Employers Must Be Aware Of
About Your Speaker:
Todd Hunt, Esq., is Senior Counsel in the Los Angeles office of Seyfarth Shaw, LLP. He is thoroughly experienced in all aspects of civil litigation and OSHA administrative proceedings, from early evaluation and investigation through trial, in the areas of safety, product liability, Title III ADA access, trade secret, commercial, employment, and government contract matters. Hunt frequently advises employers concerning their internal safety programs and represents them in appeals of OSHA and Cal/OSHA citations and penalties resulting from work place injuries and fatalities and complaints.
