The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), better known as Cal/OSHA, is responsible for the following:

• Protection and improvement of the health and safety of working men and women in California
• Protection and improvement of the safety of passengers riding on elevators, amusement rides, and tramways
• Setting and enforcing standards
• Providing outreach, education, and assistance
• Issuing permits, licenses, certifications, registrations, and approvals

Contact Cal/OSHA - https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/Contactus.html
(Cal/OSHA Branches, Cal/OSHA Units, and Cal/OSHA Headquarters contact information)

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COVID-19 Resources

Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Guidance and Resources - https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/

Workplace safety and health regulations in California require employers to take steps to protect workers exposed to infectious diseases like the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), which is widespread in the community. Cal/OSHA has posted resources to help employers comply with these requirements and to provide workers information on how to protect themselves and prevent the spread of the disease.

New Law Effective January 1, 2021
Assembly Bill 685 (Reyes) enhances Cal/OSHA’s enforcement of COVID-19 infection prevention requirements by allowing for Orders Prohibiting Use and citations for serious violations related to COVID-19 to be issued more quickly. The law also requires employers to notify all employees who were at a worksite of all potential exposures to COVID-19 and notify the local public health agency of outbreaks.

• COVID-19 Infection Prevention Requirements (AB 685) -Enhanced Enforcement and Employer Reporting Requirements - https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/AB6852020FAQs.html
• Bill text - https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200AB685

Additional Resources

• Guidance by Industry - Produced by Cal/OSHA, CDPH, the Governor's Office, and other state agencies - https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/Guidance-by-Industry.html
• Frequently Asked Questions - https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/FAQs.html
• Educational Materials and Other Resources - Fact sheets, videos, and fillable written safety plans - https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/EducationMaterials.html
• Webinars on COVID-19 - Webinars available for multiple industries. All webinars are free to attend and industry-specific webinars are hosted by Cal/OSHA Consultation Services - https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/Webinars.html
• Cal/OSHA Training Academy - COVID-19 infection prevention online training courses for employers and workers through the Cal/OSHA Training Academy - https://trainingacademy.dir.ca.gov/page/on-demand-training-covid19