…while a raisin processing machine was operational a worker got their clothes caught in the equipment while attempting to remove an obstruction. The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA)…
The Almond Conference Hits Record Highs
Conference attendees gathered at the Almond Board of California booth Courtesy Almond Board of California Provides Best of Show Experience (ABC) — The 47th annual Almond Conference, held this year…
Agriculture Industry Experiences Most Workplace Fatalities in 2019
According to data from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA), the agricultural industry has experienced the highest number of workplace fatalities in 2019 as of November. The National…
New Lighting Requirements for Agriculture Arriving by Next Harvest
The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is moving quickly on implementing lighting requirements for agricultural operations working at night. The concept for updating nighttime regulations for lighting dates…
Despite Kincade Fire, Winegrowers Push Through Harvest
…become a critical component that only fairgrounds are equipped to deal with. Then we also coordinate with all the local animal control officers to make sure that we’re getting those…
Kincade Blazes Through Sonoma County, Final Grape Harvest Challenged
…the issues surrounding wildfire, therefore achieving a greater degree of preservation of life and property.” On Tuesday, Cal Fire had only 15 percent of the Kincade Fire contained. It is one…
New 2020 Requirements for Reporting Injuries
…injuries, employers will maintain the ability to make direct calls to Cal/OSHA. Many times, there will be an automated message when contacting Cal/OSHA, however leaving a message with all the…
‘Increase in Citations’ Expected with Labor Code Changes from AB 1805
…and now in many instances, could be connected to instances of violence in the workplace,” said Wolfe. “The number of incidents that Cal/OSHA cites, relative to these changes, will become…
More Stringent Air Quality Standards on The Way
…(Cal/OSHA) Standards Board passed an emergency regulation related to worker safety as it pertains to smoke exposure. Cal/OSHA is now working toward creating a permanent regulation with a more stringent…
Poultry Industry Announces Alliance with OSHA
…As such, the industry is pleased the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has agreed to an alliance to share information, guidance and access to training…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-20-19
…presenting litigation challenges and California’s table olives looking to bounce back this year. Also, find out who Gov. Newsom selected as the new Cal/OSHA lead. Tune in to the show…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-13-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering top CAL/OSHA violations, changes to Trader Joe’s produce department,…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-09-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the top 2 CAL/OSHA agriculture citations, the value of…
CAL/OSHA Top Citation for 2017-18 in Ag Industry
Agriculture Workers Picking Lettuce in Salinas valley California Every year California’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (CAL/OSHA) releases a report with details of the top-cited violations across several industries for…