Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Mathew Raute’s organization
May 15, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board Public Hearing and Business Meeting
The board conducted a public hearing regarding the proposed Title 8 Construction Safety Orders, specifically Section 1514 concerning the proper fit of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The discussion focused on adopting regulations that are at least as effective as federal standards, with input provided on challenges related to PPE sizing and availability in construction. Additionally, the board held a business meeting where updates and internal procedural instructions were addressed.
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The subcommittee convened to interview candidates for the Executive Officer position and determine subsequent actions in the recruitment process. Following the interviews, additional Department of Industrial Relations hiring procedures will be adhered to before making a public announcement.
Dec 19, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board Public Meeting, Public Hearing, And Business Meeting
The board meeting focused on recruitment and hiring strategies for Cal/OSHA, specifically addressing challenges in filling engineering and industrial hygiene positions and reviewing vacancy reduction efforts. Key agenda items included a public hearing regarding Title 8 Construction Safety Orders for cone and bar barricades, and a business session covering the adoption of proposed safety orders for occupational exposures to respirable crystalline silica. Additionally, the board received reports from the Executive Officer and Cal/OSHA, and conducted a public comment session.
Nov 21, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board Public Meeting, Public Hearing, And Business Meeting
The meeting included the swearing-in of a new board member. The public hearing segment focused on the proposed revisions for Construction Safety Orders regarding confined spaces in construction. During the business meeting, the board adopted the consent calendar. Reports were presented by the Executive Officer on various ongoing rulemaking activities, including avalanche control and fall protection trigger heights, and by the Cal/OSHA representative regarding updated enforcement data and regulations concerning silica exposure and silicosis cases.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
