Enforcement

Summary

Enforcement

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Cal/OSHA
Cal/OSHA Enforcement Branch
Enforcement Branch Responsibilities
File a Workplace Safety Compliant
Report a Workplace Accident as Required by Law
Notify Cal/OSHA as Required by Law
Apply for a Permit, Certification, or License
Pay a Penalty or Conduct an Establishment Search
Enforcement Branch Responsibilities
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Complaint and accident investigations.
Cal/OSHA investigates:
Complaints of workplace hazards filed by employees, employee representatives, and others.
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Reports of serious violations received from law enforcement.
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Reports of accidents resulting in serious injury or illness or death.
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Targeted and programmed inspections.
Cal/OSHA conducts targeted inspections of employers in
high hazard industries
with high rates of preventable
            injuries and illnesses and workers' compensation losses.
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Cal/OSHA conducts programmed
            inspections in mining and tunneling,
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petroleum refining,
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and the underground economy.
Citations, special orders, and orders to take special action.
Cal/OSHA issues citations, special orders, and orders to take special action after
            investigation of hazards in a workplace.
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Orders prohibiting use.
Cal/OSHA issues orders prohibiting use (OPUs) where there is an imminent hazard.
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Permits, certifications, licenses, approvals, and classifications.
Cal/OSHA issues project permits and annual permits to employers for
           major activities in construction and permits allowing use of diesel engines in mining and tunneling.
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For information about the permitting process,
           see Title 8 regulations,
section 341.1
. Cal/OSHA also issues certifications, licenses, approvals, and classifications.
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File a Workplace Safety Complaint
Right to File a Complaint:
The California Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1973 gives workers the right to file a complaint about workplace safety and health hazards.
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Names of Complainants Must Be Kept Confidential:
The name of any person who submits a complaint to Cal/OSHA must be kept confidential by law, unless the person requests otherwise.
See
instructions for filing a complaint
.
Report a Workplace Accident as Required by Law
Employer and responding fire and police agencies must immediately report any accident resulting in a serious injury or illness, or death.
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"Serious injury or illness" is
           defined in subsection (h) of Title 8 regulations,
section 330
.
See
instructions for employers to report an accident
.
See
instructions for responding fire and police agencies to report an accident
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Notify Cal/OSHA as Required by Law
Report to the
Cal/OSHA Enforcement district office
that serves your industry or job location:
Construction Employers
Construction employers holding an annual permit must report the start of  permit-required activities at a new site.
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Construction employers registered to work with asbestos must report the start of asbestos-related work.
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Construction employers must report planned work potentially involving exposure to lead.
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Mining and Tunneling Employers
Mining and tunneling employers must notify the nearest office of the
M&T Unit
to
                    obtain classification of environmental hazards prior to bidding a project and to conduct a pre-job safety conference prior to beginning the
                    project,
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and to report excessive gas levels, fires, or other hazards.
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Petroleum Refinery Employers
Petroleum refinery employers must submit to the
PSM Unit
every September 15 a full schedule of planned
                    turnarounds for all affected units for the following calendar year.
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Employers Using a Carcinogen
Employers using a carcinogen must report a carcinogen release incident.
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Also notify the Cal/OSHA Asbestos and Carcinogen Unit:
[email protected]
; (916) 574-2993.
Apply for a Permit, Certification, or License
More Information
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions: Permit Requirements for Construction Activities
Database of Annual Construction Permit Holders
Permit Application Form
Project Activity Form
Activity Notification Form for Holders of Annual Permits
To apply for a project permit for the construction activities listed below,
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project administrators should contact the nearest
Cal/OSHA Enforcement district office
with jurisdiction over the project site:
Demolition or dismantling of a building or structure more than 36 feet in height. For demolition using explosives, contact the nearest office of the
Mining and Tunneling (M&T) Unit
.
Building or erecting a structure intended to be more than 36 feet in height when completed.
Constructing a trench or an excavation 5 feet or deeper in which any person will be required to descend.
Erecting and placing scaffold, vertical shoring, or falsework intended to be more than 36 feet high when completed.
To apply for an initial annual permit,
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employers (other than the project administrator) engaging in the construction activities listed
            below should contact the nearest
Cal/OSHA Enforcement district office
where the employer's headquarters is located.
Demolishing or dismantling a building or structure more than 36 feet in height. For demolition using explosives, contact the nearest office of the
M&T Unit
.
Any of the following activities when performed to build or erect a structure intended to be more than 36 feet in height when completed:
Erection and placement of structural steel or erection and placement of structural members made of materials other than steel. (However, no permit is required for work limited to the erection or placement of reinforcing bars used in reinforced concrete construction.)
Installation of metal decking or decking made of substitute materials.
Installation of curtain walls, precast panels, or fascia.
Forming or placement of concrete structures or concrete decks on steel structures.
Installation of structural framing, including roof framing, or the installation of panelized roof systems. (However, no permit is required for work limited to the installation of interior partitions.)
Constructing a trench or an excavation 5 feet or deeper into which any person will be required to descend.
Erecting and placing scaffolding, vertical shoring, or falsework intended to be more than 36 feet high when completed.
If the employer does  not have a California headquarters, contact the District Office nearest their  first proposed worksite. You can
go here for a list of  District Offices
or
here  to search for the closest District Office
To apply for a renewal,
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annual permit holders should contact:
Permit Unit
Cal/OSHA Enforcement
2 MacArthur Place, Suite 710
Santa Ana, CA 92707
Phone:
(714) 558-4411
Email:
[email protected]
To apply for a permit to operate a diesel engine underground in a mine or tunnel,
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contact the nearest
M&T Unit
district office in Region 5.
To obtain certification as a safety representative or gas tester in mining and tunneling
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or to obtain a blaster license,
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candidates should
            contact the nearest office of the
M&T Unit
district office.
Pay a Penalty or Conduct an Establishment Search
To pay a citation penalty, see
Cal/OSHA invoice payment options
.
To see if a particular employer has a history of Cal/OSHA inspections or citations, you can conduct an establishment search on the
OSHA Website
.
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Labor Code sections 60.5-60.9, 142, and 6300-9104
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Labor Code section 6309
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Labor Code section 6309
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Labor Code section 6313
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Labor Code section 6314.1
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Labor Code section 7953
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Labor Code sections 7870-7873
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Labor Code sections 6305, 6308, and 6317
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Labor Code sections 6325, 6325.5
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Labor Code sections 6500-6501
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Labor Code sections 6500-6501, 6710, 7962, 7966, 7990, 7991, and 7999
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Labor Code sections 6309
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Labor Code section 6409.1(b)
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Labor Code sections 6500-6501
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Labor Code section 6501.5
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Labor Code section 6717
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Labor Code sections 7955 and 7956
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Labor Code sections 7967, 7972, and 7997
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Labor Code sections 7872-7873
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Labor Code section 9030
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Labor Code sections 6500-6501
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Labor Code sections 6500-6501
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Labor Code sections 6500-6501
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Labor Code sections 6500-6501
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Labor Code sections 7962, 7966, and 7999
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Labor Code section 6710, 7990, and 7991
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