California Osha Compliance Guide

Our Guide focuses on the most commonly violated Cal/OSHA standards for general industry; it provides compliance checklists for an employer to perform self-audits and has sample written safety plans to help employers implement Cal/OSHA standards. The California OSHA Compliance Guide provides the framework for an effective general safety program. Key topics include: Cal/OSHA¿s Hazard Communication Standard, with a detailed explanation of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs), including MSDS label updates and discussion of MSDS limitations Five sample written safety programs an employer can copy and use (Emergency Action Plan, Injury and Illness Prevention Plan, Ergonomics Plan, Hazard Communication Plan, Lock-Out/Block-Out Plan) Cal/OSHA training requirements with general discussions of over 50 specific topics, including heat illness prevention Cal/OSHA recordkeeping, posting, and reporting requirements, with discussion of HIPAA regulations Over 75 safety inspection checklists incorporating Cal/OSHA standards, including a new checklist on the required Injury and Illness Prevention (IIP) Plan plus a heat illness prevention checklist Short summaries of Cal/OSHA safety standards for general industry, including discussion of heat illness Discussion of the Supreme Court decision regarding compensation for time spent donning and doffing personal protective equipment (PPE) Top 20 Cal/OSHA Violations list and a directory of California safety agencies Updated annually.Kirk, H. Ray is the author of 'California Osha Compliance Guide ', published 2006 under ISBN 9780735558953 and ISBN 0735558957.