Category: Safety Programs
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New Cal/OSHA Fall Protection Rules for Residential Construction: What Contractors Need to Know
On February 15, 2024, Cal/OSHA adopted major updates to Title 8, Section 1716.2, changing fall protection requirements for residential construction. These updates become effective on July 1, 2025. If you’re building homes in California, now’s the time to prepare. The new rules directly affect how framing and roofing work must be performed—and protected. Framing: Lower… Read more
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Why Your Workplace Needs a Cal/OSHA IIPP (and How to Get It Right)
In California, workplace safety isn’t optional. It’s the law. Every employer has to implement an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) under Cal/OSHA Title 8, Section 3203. Beyond compliance, a working IIPP protects your crew, your budget, and your ability to keep operating after something goes wrong. Too many safety programs only get attention after… Read more