A “silicosis dashboard” run by the California Department of Public Health shows that as of May 22, 562 workers have ...

California regulators advanced a proposal to ban artificial stone countertops linked to silicosis from toxic silica dust, ...

Silicosis is caused by inhaling crystalline silica dust, which is generated by cutting, polishing or grinding stones, ...

Workers who cut, grind and polish artificial-stone slabs are at extreme risk of developing the deadly lung disease silicosis.

On September 27, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law legislation that requires the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) to submit a draft rulemaking proposal to ...

California employers should take note that the Cal/OSHA workplace posting titled “Safety and Health Protection on the Job” was updated in April ...

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As California temperatures rise, employers are being urged to take proactive steps to protect workers from the dangers of heat illness in both indoor and outdoor settings. As temperatures in ...