OSHA Training in Poway CA

The State of California, under an agreement with Federal OSHA, operates an approved State Plan OSHA Program, commonly known as Cal-OSHA. That agency is the primary regulator of OSHA training in Poway CA workplacesInitial approval of the California State Plan was published on May 1, 1973, and certification for completing all developmental steps was received on August 19, 1977That is why most, but not all, employers in Poway California must comply with Cal/OSHA safety orders requiring employee training.

Employers in need of Federal or Cal/OSHA Training in Poway CA can get the training they need from OSHA Training Services Inc., because they offer on site training classes on all key OSHA and Cal-OSHA topics and titles. Click or tap the “request a proposal” link on this page (see courses below) to get information about an on site class for your group from OSHA Training Services Inc.

CA OSHA Training Regulations and Standards

Health and safety standards in the State of California are significantly different than those of Federal OSHA. The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board is a standard setting agency within the Cal-OSHA program, which includes development and maintenance of standards for certain areas not covered by federal standards or enforcement. These latter standards apply to elevators, aerial passenger tramways, amusement rides, pressure vessels, and mine safety training.

Cal-OSHA health and safety standards (also known as safety orders under Title 8) are available on the California DOL website.

Jurisdiction

The California State Plan applies to all public and private sector places of employment in Poway CA and the rest of the state, with the exception of Federal employees, the United States Postal Service (USPS), private sector employers on Native American lands, maritime activities on the navigable waterways of the United States, private contractors working on land designated as exclusive Federal jurisdiction, and employers that require Federal security clearances.

California OSHA Information

The Department of Industrial Relations administers the California Occupational Safety and Health Program, commonly referred to as Cal-OSHA. The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) oversees enforcement and consultation. There are several Cal-OSHA offices located throughout the state.

Individual Cal-OSHA District Offices can be located by accessing the Cal-OSHA Enforcement Unit contact page on the Cal/OSHA website. The District Office serving Poway and the rest of southern California is:

Cal-OSHA District Office – San Diego
7575 Metropolitan Drive, Ste. 207,
San Diego, CA  92108

Federal OSHA’s National Emergency Hotline telephone number is 1-800-321-OSHA.