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Cal-OSHA found Home Depot’s safety policies and prohibition on open-toed or open-heeled shoes did not adequately protect employees. Result was a $11,250 citation, not including the cost of the injury and indirect costs of updating their safety program, appeal, legal fees, investigation time, etc. Click here to find out how to establish a shoe policy
Read MoreWhen a serious injury or death occurs at work, your immediate goals are to:
Reduce the impact of a serious injury to the injured employee and co-workers/witnesses
Manage and reduce the cost of the injury
Comply with legal requirements
In 2011, Cal-OSHA enacted Assembly Bill 2774. Part of the new legislation included expanding the definition of “Serious Physical Harm” to include a 4th element. Well, if you are still unsure, fret no longer! Here is the definition straight from the amended labor code
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