California
Safety and Health Protection on the Job (CAL/OSHA) Poster
Mandatory
The Safety and Health Protection on the Job (CAL/OSHA) is a California job safety law poster provided for businesses by the California Department Of Industrial Relations. This is a required poster for all California employers, and any business that fails to post this notification may be subject to penalties or fines.
This mandatory poster is a highly detailed list of responsibilities that the employer has in order to ensure a safe and healthy workplace. It also lists the rights that employees have while working. Procedures for when and what inspections are also listed as well as violation penalties.
SAFETY AND HEALTH PROTECTION ON THE JOB Stat e of Cal ifor nia Department of Industrial Relations California law provides workplace safety and health protections f or workers through regulations enforced by the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHAyf . This poster explains some basic requirements and procedures to comply with the state’s workplace safety and health standards and orders. The law requires that this poster be displayed. Failure to do so could result in a substantial penalty. Cal/OSHA standards can be found at www.dir.ca.gov/samples/search/query.htm . W HAT AN EMPLOYE R MUS T DO: All employers must provide work and w orkplaces that are safe and healthful. In other words, as an employer, you must follow state laws governing jo b safety and healt h. Failure to do s o can r esult in a threat to the life or health of w orkers, and substantial monetary penalties. You must display this poster i n a conspicuous place where n otices to employees are cus tomarily posted so everyone on t he job can be aware of basic rights and responsibilities. You must have a written and effective In jury and Il lness Pre vention Pro gram (IIPPyf m eeting the requirements of California Code of Regulations, titl e 8, section 3203 ( www.dir.ca.gov/ title 8/3203.html yf and provide access to employees and their designated representatives. You must be aware of hazards your employees face on the job and keep records showing that each employee has been trained in the hazards unique to each job assignment. You must correct any hazardous condition that you know may result in injury to employees. Failure to do so could result in criminal charges, monetary penalties, and even incarceration. You must notify a local Cal/OSHA district office of any serious injury or illness, o r death, occurring on the job. Be sure to do this immediately after calling for emergency help to assist the injured employee. Failure to report a serious injur y or illness, or death, within 8 hours can result in a minimum civil penalty of $5 ,000. WHAT AN EMPLOYER MUST NEVER DO: Never permit an employee to do work that violates Cal/OSHA workplace safety and health regulations . Never permit an employee to be exposed to harmful substances without providing adequate protection. Never allow an untrained employee to perform hazardous work. EMPLOYEES HAVE CERTAIN WORKPLACE SAFETY & HEALTH RIGHTS: As an employee, you (or someone acting for youyf have the right to file a confidential complaint and request an inspection of your workplace if you believe conditions there are unsafe or unhealthful. This is done by contacting the local Cal/OSHA district offic e (see belowyf <