Posts By: Matthew Allen

OSHSB Issues Notice of Emergency Regulatory Action Regarding COVID-19 Worker Protection

Monday, November 30th, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) announced the approval of the Emergency Temporary Standards for COVID-19 Prevention by the Office of Administrative Law. The emergency standards require that employers implement a site-specific written COVID-19 prevention program to address COVID-19 health hazards, correct unsafe or unhealthy conditions…

WG, Coalition Support Bill Prioritizing COVID-19 Vaccines for Ag Workers

WG has joined a coalition of 28 California agriculture associations in support of AB 93, a bill by Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (56th AD) that prioritizes workers in the food supply industry, including field workers, for rapid testing and vaccination programs in response to COVID-19. In a letter to Assemblymember Garcia, the coalition states: “With COVID-19 ...