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Right to Know | Right to Protection | Other Occupational Regulations

Work Environment

Ergonomics (GISO* 5110)
In a workplace where 2 people doing similar work have an injury caused by repetitive motion at work, the employer must train people and analyze the job in order to prevent injuries.
http://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/5110.html

Sanitation (GISO* 3362)
To the extent that the nature of the work allows, employers shall keep workplaces, storerooms, personal service rooms and passageways clean, orderly and in a sanitary condition.
http://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/3362.html

Clean Areas, Bathroom (GISO* 3364-3366)
Employers shall keep toilet facilities clean, in good working order and accessible to the employees at all times. Washing facilities for maintaining personal cleanliness shall be provided in every place of employment.
http://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/3364.html

Maintenance of Exits (GISO* 3219)
Every required exit shall be kept free of all obstructions or impediments so workers can escape easily and immediately in case of fire or other emergency.
http://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/3219.html

Access, Work Space, Work Areas, Slips and Falls Article 4 (GISO* 3270-3273)
Employers shall provide access to all equipment and appliances. Permanent aisles, ladders, stairways, and walkways shall be kept reasonably clear and in good repair. Permanent floors and platforms shall be free of dangerous projections or obstructions, maintained in good repair, and reasonably free of oil, grease, or water. Whenever aisles, walkways, or crawlways become slippery, high friction surfaces, cleats, coverings, or other equivalent protection against slipping will be required.
http://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/3270.html

Preventing Burns

Hot Pipes and Hot Surfaces (GISO* 3308)
Where possible, employers must insulate or guard pipes or other exposed surfaces which can burn workers.
http://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/3308.html

Machine/Equipment Safety

Lockout/Tagout (GISO* 3314)
Your employer must have a lock to shut down a machine during maintenance (when someone is working on it) to prevent anyone else from turning it on.
http://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/3314.html

Machine Guarding (GISO* 3940-4188 & 4189-4647)
Machines that grind, shear, punch, press, squeeze, draw cut, roll, and mix or have similar action and in which an employee comes within the danger zone shall have a guard at the point of operation.
http://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/3940.html

Forklifts (GISO* 3664)
Only drivers authorized and trained by the employer shall operate a forklift.
http://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/3664.html
http://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/LawsAndRegulations.htm
http://www.osha.gov

 

*GISO stands for "General Industry Safety Order" based on the California Code of Regulations

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