UPDATED: Employer Resources from FELS: Avian Influenza (H5N1)
August 30, 2024: The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has confirmed the presence of H5N1 Avian Influenza in three California dairy…
Cal/OSHA News Release: Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from High Heat
Editor's Note: Farm Employers Labor Service provides resources to assist employers' compliance with the Heat Illness Prevention (HIP) Standard at Employer…
Cal/OSHA News Release: Cal/OSHA bolsters staff to investigate the most egregious violations, referring them for criminal prosecution
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Cal/OSHA is strengthening its efforts to increase workplace safety by ramping up recruitment and hiring more investigator staff…
Another Heat Wave for Agricultural Employers, Make Sure to SWEAT
In light of July 2024 being the second hottest month on record (ever), it is appropriate to reemphasize the importance of strict compliance with Cal/OSHA’s…
DOSH Gets Egregious in its Enforcement Against California Employers
The Severe Violator - The Egregious Violator - The Enterprise-Wide Violator The Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP) is now in effect. …
CDC Allocates $10 m. for Flu Vaccines for Livestock Employees
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced July 31 it will spend $10 million in federal funds for avian flu response among livestock employees. …
Employer Resources from FELS: Workplace Violence Prevention
Workplace Violence Prevention Resources EXCLUSIVELY for FELS Newsletter Subscribers: available in .pdf format (please log-in to your FELS website…
