…sick leave issues, workers compensation insurance issues, Cal/OSHA compliance requirements. There’s a number of issues with COVID that still remain to be a challenge,” Sandoval explained. “But it’s not just…
Meat Institute Works with OSHA to Protect Workers
…to eliminating exposures risks in meat packing and processing facilities. OSHA and NAMI each recognize that OSHA’s State Plan and On-Site Consultation Program partners are a critical part of the…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-17-20
…Cal/OSHA’s “high heat” procedures, the 2020 grape harvest is ramping up around the state and get the details on a new organic herbicide that is available to growers. Tune in…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-06-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering USDA’s data of the consolidation of U.S. dairies, Cal/OSHA…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-27-20
…is needed, Cal/OSHA updating a COVID safety poster and why employers are seeking clarification. Also, learn how heat stress can take a toll on future dairy productivity and an NRCS…
Addressing A Coronavirus Outbreak Among Employees
…provide some guidance. You also need to make sure that you have contacted Cal/OSHA.” Employers should be providing all of the necessary personal protective equipment to prevent a coronavirus outbreak…
COVID Ag Safety Bill Passes Assembly Despite Industry Opposition
…issued by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Standards Board be adopted statewide without any consideration of local county guidance. A group that includes several agricultural industry…
Permanent Wildfire Smoke Standard Moving Forward Despite Industry Concerns
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is continuing to advance a permanent wildfire smoke standard. A temporary rule has been in effect since July of last year…
Reminder: New Nighttime Lighting Requirements Take Effect July 1
The updated parameters for nighttime lighting requirements established by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) are set to take effect on July 1. The ‘Outdoor Agricultural Operations…
DPR Lists Acceptable PPE Alternatives for Handling Pesticides
…in close contact with the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) to try and work toward an agreeable solution to address the limited supply of required safety equipment. “It…
Lawmakers Propose “California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package”
…child care costs — Directs subsidies to county, employer, and private child care providers, who provide care to farmworker children — Codifies comprehensive Cal/OSHA guidance on how agricultural businesses should…
Permanent Smoke Regulation Imminent as Timeline Shortens
A permanent smoke regulation from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is moving forward and industry members have until May 21 to provide comments. The Cal/OSHA Standards Board…
Dozens of Ag Groups Ask for Regulatory Pause During Pandemic
…notes that “agencies like the California Air Resources Board (CARB), Regional Water Boards, Department of Pesticide Regulations (DPR), Cal/OSHA and others” should reevaluate priorities given the coronavirus situation. The group…
N95 Masks: ‘Perfect Storm’ Brewing for Agriculture
…pesticide materials could be far outweighed once wildfire season begins in the coming months. The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Standards Board recently approved an emergency regulation for…