LC 01 Supervisor's Accident Investigation It's important to investigate all accidents to determine the causes and to take corrective action to ensure they are not repeated. The attached chart helps identify causes of accidents and suggests corrective action to control them.
LC 02 Reporting Requirements for Serious Injuries, Illness, or Deaths California employers are required to report immediately to the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) any serious injury or illness, or death of an employee.
LC 03 Safe Driving Control Measures Employers need to select, train and education defensive drivers. Lists control measures to reduce loss exposure.
LC 05 The Good Samaritan Law California's "Good Samaritan Law" protects the average person from liability if he or she attempts to give emergency cardiac care.
LC 06 Hazardous Materials Business Plans - California State laws require all businesses that handle greater than minimum quantities of hazardous materials to prepare an inventory of those substances and to establish business plans for emergency response to a release of a hazardous substance.
LC 07 The Importance of Good Housekeeping Good housekeeping can lead to customer goodwill, employee safety, and fire prevention. It can help prevent injuries, property damage and waste. An good housekeeping program is a basic safety practice for building and facilities maintenance.
LC 08-S Tips on Lifting (Spanish) Spanish version. Sound advice for various lifting tasks to help prevent back injuries.
LC 09 Lockout-Tagout-Blockout Procedures for creating a safety program to blockout or lockout machinery prior to repair work to prevent serious injury or death.
LC 09-S Lockout-Tagout-Blockout (Spanish) Spanish version. Procedures for creating a safety program to blockout or lockout machinery prior to repair work to prevent serious injury or death.
LC 10 Managing Safety Provides key questions that can help measure the success of your work safety program.
LC 11 Pressurized Gas Cylinders Explains the danger of a broken cylinder. Describes how to store and move them as well as how to handle cylinders that are in use.
LC 11-S Pressurized Gas Cylinders (Spanish) Spanish version. Explains the danger of a broken cylinder. Describes how to store and move them as well as how to handle cylinders that are in use.
LC 12 Respiratory Protection Program Respiratory protection is needed in industry to guard again toxic chemicals, nuisance dusts, and oxygen deficiency. This bulletin provides useful respiratory protection program elements.
LC 13 Safety in the Restaurant Restaurant managers and employees need to share responsibilities for controlling hazards that can lead to serious injury. Bulletin covers various responsibilities and safe practices.
LC 14 Serious and Willful Misconduct Defines “serious and willful misconduct”, explains who will be responsible, and who pays the extra compensation if the employer is found guilty.
LC 15 Noise Control Discusses excessive noise exposures and summarizes requirements of a hearing conservation program.
LC 16 Hazardous Materials Communication Program Provides an overview of the requirements of the General Industry Safety Order of the State of California. Employers are required to develop and maintain a written list of hazardous substances used.
LC 17 Employee Safety Orientation Discusses steps an employer needs to take ensure a new employee understands the safety rules and procedures.
LC 18 About Construction Safety Programs Discusses the essential elements for a successful construction safety program.
LC 19 Machine Guarding - General Safety A brief introduction about the importance of inspecting machinery for appropriate guarding. Machine operators must be protected from machine moving parts or processes that can create serious injury.
LC 19-S Machine Guarding - General Safety (Spanish) Spanish version. A brief introduction about the importance of inspecting machinery for appropriate guarding. Machine operators must be protected from machine moving parts or processes that can create serious injury.
LC 20 Employee Turnover - Effects on Employees Employee turnover has a substantial impact on business and can negatively affect employee safety and morale. Discusses ways of minimizing the impact of turnover.
LC 21 C Ergonomics Standard - Title 8, General Safety Orders Cal OSHA standard application to a job, process, or operation where a repetitive motion injury (RMI) has occurred.
LC 21 Ergonomics - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Recommends an ergonomic management program to prevent and reduce exposures to musculoskeletal injuries, especially carpal tunnel syndrome, which is caused by repetitive motion.
LC 22 American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Describes the aspects of the Americans With Disabilities Act, which requires employers to provide equal job opportunities to a qualified individual with a disability.
LC 23 Trenching and Shoring Cal OSHA Safety Orders Sections 1539 to 1543, Excavations, Trenches and Earthwork, define the responsibilities of a “Competent Person.”
LC 25 Manual Material Handling Control Measures Explains what engineering and administrative controls can be put in place to reduce Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMIs).
LC 28 Valley Fever - Coccidioidomycosis Describes Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever)—how it is transmitted, the symptoms, control measures, and more.
LC 30 Medical Services and First Aid Requirements Describes various first-aid services that must be supplied at a worksite, which is not located close to an independent medical facility.
LC 31 Housekeeping for Restaurants Provides general good housekeeping guidelines and practices for restaurants in order to reduce hazards and improve efficiency.
LC 31-S Housekeeping for Restaurants (Spanish) Spanish version. Provides general good housekeeping guidelines and practices for restaurants in order to reduce hazards and improve efficiency.
LC 32 OSHA Information for Restaurants Guidelines that help restaurant operators meet state and federal record-keeping requirements.
LC 32-S OSHA Information for Restaurants (Spanish) Spanish version. Guidelines that help restaurant operators meet state and federal record-keeping requirements.
LC 33 Safe Serving and Busing Operations for Restaurants Tips on planning, training, and implementation of basic safety rules for employees who perform serving and busing functions in busy restaurants.
LC 33-S Safe Serving and Busing Operations for Restaurants (Spanish) Spanish version. Tips on planning, training, and implementation of basic safety rules for employees who perform serving and busing functions in busy restaurants.
LC 34 Emergency Preparedness Plan for Restaurants Explains what needs to be included in an Emergency Preparedness Plan to address a variety of threats and emergencies that can occur in the workplace.
LC 34-S Emergency Preparedness Plan for Restaurants (Spanish) Spanish version. Explains what needs to be included in an Emergency Preparedness Plan to address a variety of threats and emergencies that can occur in the workplace.
LC 35 Proposition 65 The safe drinking water act, Proposition 65, discusses the requirements imposed on California employers with ten or more employees
LC 35-S Proposition 65 (Spanish) Spanish version. The safe drinking water act, Proposition 65, discusses the requirements imposed on California employers with ten or more employees.
LC 36 Restaurant Employee Security Provides some basic guidelines to deter violence in the workplace.
LC 36-S Restaurant Employee Security (Spanish) Spanish version. Provides basic guidelines to deter violence in the workplace.
LC 37 Restaurant Safety Checklist A detailed safety checklist to help ensure safe working conditions at a commercial establishment serving food.
LC 37-S Restaurant Safety Checklist (Spanish) Spanish version. A detailed safety checklist to help ensure safe working conditions at a commercial establishment serving food.
LC 38 Restaurant Food Handling Safety General guidelines to help restaurant operators set up safe food handling procedures.
LC 38-S Restaurant Food Handling Safety (Spanish) Spanish version. General guidelines to help restaurant operators set up safe food handling procedures.
LC 39 Posting Requirements Lists federal and state posting requirements for employers. Employers are required to maintain and update state and federal labor law postings defining mandated rights and benefits of employees.
LC 39-S Posting Requirements (Spanish) Spanish version. Lists federal and state posting requirements for employers. Employers are required to maintain and update state and federal labor law postings defining mandated rights and benefits of employees.
LC 40 Restaurant Kitchen Safety Provides some basic guidelines for preventing injuries in a restaurant kitchen.
LC 40-S Restaurant Kitchen Safety (Spanish) Spanish version. Some basic guidelines for preventing injuries in a restaurant kitchen.
LC 41 Forklift Operator Training Reviews OSHA operation training requirements and driver evaluation for forklift operators.
LC 41-S Forklift Operator Training (Spanish) Spanish version. Reviews OSHA operation training requirements and driver evaluation for forklift operators.
LC 42 Ladder Safety Lists factors to consider when purchasing or selecting a ladder to perform certain tasks.
LC 42-S Ladder Safety (Spanish) Spanish version. Lists factors to consider when purchasing or selecting a ladder to perform certain tasks.
LC 43 Utility Knife Safety Covers various causes of utility knife injuries and explains how to prevent serious lacerations. Also describes how to choose knives with safety features.
LC 43-S Utility Knife Safety (Spanish) Spanish version. Covers various causes of utility knife injuries and explains how to prevent serious lacerations. Also describes how to choose knives with safety features.
LC 44 Storage Rack Safety Makes recommendations for designing storage areas, building storage racks, and maintaining safety around racks and storage areas.
LC 44-S Storage Rack Safety (Spanish) Spanish version. Makes recommendations for designing storage areas, building storage racks, and maintaining safety around racks and storage areas.
LC 45 Automotive Safety - Vehicle Lifts Provides general safety guidelines for in-ground and above-ground vehicle lifts in the auto service industry. Also discusses the training mechanics need to have to operate hydraulic lifts.
LC 45-S Automotive Safety - Vehicle Lifts (Spanish) Spanish version. Provides general safety guidelines for in-ground and above ground vehicle lifts in the auto service industry. Also discusses the training mechanics need to have to operate hydraulic lifts.
LC 46 Automotive Service Pit Safety Safe operating procedures for vehicle repair and service shops that utilize OSHA designed service pits, which are used by auto service technicians.
LC 46-S Automotive Service Pit Safety (Spanish) Spanish version. Safe operating procedures for vehicle repair and service shops that utilize OSHA designed service pits, which are used by auto service technicians.
LC 47 Auto Repair Shop Describes the basic hazards and control measures that need to be implemented in repair shops.
LC 47-S Auto Repair Shop (Spanish) Spanish version. Describes the basic hazards and control measures that need to be implemented in repair shops.
LC 49 Emergency Plan Discusses the components of an Emergency Preparedness Plan that needs to specifically designed for each workplace.
LC 49-S Emergency Preparedness Plan (Spanish) Spanish version. Discusses the components of an Emergency Preparedness Plan that needs to specifically designed for each workplace.
LC 50 Chromium VI Hexavalent Chromium OSHA standards for occupational exposures to chromium VI. Discusses periodic monitoring required, exposure limits, compliance methods, and frequency of medical exams.
LC 51 Heat Illness Prevention Heat Illness Prevention standards that employers should incorporate into their Injury and Illness Prevention Program. Also contains a chart for heat illness symptoms and treatments.
LC 52 Falls in the Office Describes causes of falls and trips in the office and rules to follow to prevent fall injuries.
LC 53 Workstation Setup Guidelines Provides detailed guidelines and a checklist for reviewing all aspects of your workstation to promote comfort and reduce injuries.
LC 54 Safety Footwear Discusses the hazards of various industries, types of protective footwear, the requirements for protective footwear and how to select footwear that meets performance standards.
LC 55 Wellness Program Discusses the elements of an effective workplace wellness program to help employees stay healthy and productive on the job.
LC 56 Nanotechnology Defines nanotechnology and of the possible effects of nanomaterials finding their way into a wide range of end products and uses. Suggests some controls and protective equipment and provides references for additional information.
LC 57 Computer Workstation Chair Selection Discusses how to select a proper workstation chair, which is very important since workers tend to sit for long periods of time at their workstations in front of their computers.
LC 58 Computer Mouse Tips to help prevent the development of musculoskeletal disorders from extensive use of the computer mouse. Offers equipment options.
LC 59 Cell Phone Use While Driving Discusses the dangers of using a cell phone (even hands-free) while driving and cell phone accident liability issues.
LC 60 Single and Multi-Piece Wheel Safety Lists the OSHA required safe operating procedures of single piece wheels and multi-piece wheels.
LC 61 Mounting and Demounting a Wheel -Tire Recommendations for preventing injuries when performing heavy lifting tasks of removing wheels and tires from SUVs and big trucks with plus-sized wheel and tires.
LC 62 California Permit Requirements Explains the permits that are required for various projects. Lists projects that necessitate an annual permit and those that require a project permit.
LC 63 Silica Describes the types of silica found in the workplace, the health hazards and exposure limits.
LC 64 Safety Observation & Documentation Forms An OSHA required program to reinforce safe behaviors and correct unsafe ones. A form is attached so you can document safety observation and counseling.
LC 65 Key Safety Programs Reasons for developing and implementing a written safety program. Provides resources.
LC 66 - Preventing Cuts and Lacerations in Restaurants Tips for preventing cuts and punctures when using sharp tools in restaurants.
LC 66-S Preventing Cuts and Lacerations in Restaurnants (Spanish) Spanish version. Tips for preventing cuts and punctures when using sharp tools in restaurants.
LC 67 - What you should know about AB2774 This law makes significant revisions to the legal standard in the Calif. Labor Code Section 6432 defining a serious violation. Also explains the effects of this law on employers and what they need to do.
LC 68 Bloodborne Pathogens Assists employers in implementing a bloodborne pathogen program to protect employees from contracting infectious diseases.
LC 69 Neighborhood Safety Good safety tips to consider when walking in your neighborhood, entering and leaving a building, traveling by car, and returning to your car.
LC 70 Injury Prevention in Childcare A guide for employees to avoid back injuries when working with children.
LC 71 Lockout Tagout Procedures for Maintenance Staff Stresses the importance of written lockout/tagout procedures for employees to follow to avoid serious injury or death. Includes regulatory requirements easy-to-follow procedures.
LC 72 Social Worker Safety During Client Visits Explains the preparation that needs to take place throughout the stages of case management that help protect a social worker.
LC 73 Aggression in Social Worker Workplace Discusses how to develop a plan to protect workers and clients from aggression and violence.
LC 75 Job Safety Analysis Explains the purpose and uses of a Job Safety Analysis, a pro-active assessment tool that identifies hazards and risks before they occur.
LC 76 Machine Shop Safety - Getting Started Stresses the importance of training employees to safely operate the machinery to which they are assigned. Training should also include written procedures.