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Right to Know | Right to Protection | Other Occupational Regulations

HAZWOPER (GISO* 5192)
The Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response standard requires health and safety training for workers managing hazardous materials or are involved in an emergency response to a hazardous waste or hazardous materials release such as: leaks, spills, accidents, or fires.
http://www.dir.ca.gov/Title8/5192.html

Respiratory Protection (GISO* 5144)
Respiratory protective equipment must be worn when it is not possible to remove harmful particulates (dust, mist, fumes, etc), vapors, or gases from the air or when emergency protection against relatively brief exposure is needed.
http://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/5144.html

Airborne Contaminants (GISO* 5155)
This standard lists legal limits for the amount of chemicals that may be present in the air at work. It lists the Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) and Ceiling Limits for approximately 700 chemicals.
http://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/5155.html
Specific Chemicals: There are also detailed regulations for certain chemicals such as lead, asbestos, benzene, etc.

Personal Protective Devices (GISO* 3380-3385)
You have the right to protection such as gloves, goggles, safety shoes, hard hat, ear protection, and training in how to use them.
http://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/3380.html

Outdoor Heat Illness Prevention (GISO* 3395)
When employees work in hot conditions, employers must take special precautions in order to prevent heat illness. Heat illness can progress to heat stroke and be fatal, especially when emergency treatment is delayed. Employers of outdoor workers must comply with the permanent heat illness prevention standard. This standard requires employers to take four simple steps that include shade, water, training and written procedures.
http://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/3395.html

Confined Space (GISO* 5157)
This standard applies to workers who enter and work within a confined space in which air contaminants are present and/or there is not enough oxygen (<19.5% O2).
http://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/5157.html

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

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