As we trudge through the dog days of summer, temperatures rise, employees daydream about vacation, and, unfortunately, workplace accidents and injuries happen. This is a time to note that some Cal/OSHA District Offices take a very expansive view of injury and illness reporting requirements.  And not all District Offices take the same approach!  Thankfully, we have a team of Cal/OSHA lifeguards to help keep you above water.

Please see here for a fascinating article on the District Offices' view, written by two Cal/OSHA experts: Mark A. Lies, II and Ilana R. Morady. With this guidance, the forecast is more likely to show clear waters ahead!

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