Federal regulators have cited three contractors for safety violations stemming from the death of a worker helping build a major immigration detention center last year.
Cal/OSHA for decades has been held up as a model for states (21 and Puerto Rico) that run their own OSHA programs. But recent budget slashing and under-staffing are limiting enforcement actions.
On April 23, OSHA and Mine Safety and Health Administration will honor loved ones who have lost their lives on the job during its national Workers Memorial program.
Chavez-DeRemer’s exit is not a surprise. A series of news reports for months have detailed how she became entangled in political and personal controversies.
Enforcement activity is intensifying, requirements are expanding, and regulators are increasingly focusing on whether EHS programs and policies are being followed and implemented, not just written down in a manual.