OSHA 10 and OSHA 30: When Safety Training Goes from Advisable to Required
OSHA's Outreach Training Program is technically voluntary — but state laws, local ordinances, federal contracts, and general contractor requirements have made the OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 cards effectively mandatory for much of the construction industry. Here's when the training is required and why smart employers don't wait to be told.
Does Cal/OSHA Require CPR Training? What California Employers Need to Know
Cal/OSHA citations for first aid and CPR violations are more common than most employers realize — and the requirements go beyond having a first aid kit on the shelf. Here's what Sections 3400, 1512, and industry-specific standards actually require of California employers.
A Worker Died in a 17-Foot Trench. The First Citation? No IIPP
A fatal trench collapse in San Diego led to $157,500 in Cal/OSHA citations — and the first violation listed wasn't excavation safety. It was the failure to have an effective IIPP. Here's what Section 3203 requires of every California employer.
What Employers Get Wrong About Respiratory Protection And What Cal/OSHA Requires
California employers who require respirator use must comply with Cal/OSHA Section 5144. Learn the requirements for written programs, medical evaluations, fit testing, and training — and the common mistakes that lead to citations.
Heat Illness Prevention in California: The Employer's Compliance Checklist
California employers face increasing heat illness enforcement in 2026. Use this compliance checklist to meet Cal/OSHA Section 3395 requirements for water, shade, high-heat procedures, and training before inspectors show up.