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California Employer Safety Check: Start the Year Compliant
Tiffani Hill
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The new year is the ideal time for California employers to review workplace safety compliance. Cal/OSHA requires businesses to maintain safe work environments, and failing to meet key requirements can result in citations, fines, and preventable injuries.
Use this California employer safety checklist to ensure your workplace is prepared for the year ahead.
1. Audit Workplace First Aid Kits for ANSI Compliance
California employers must provide first aid supplies that are readily accessible and appropriate for the workplace. Cal/OSHA references ANSI Z308.1 standards for minimum first aid kit contents.
Check your kits for expired items, missing supplies, and adequate quantities based on your workforce size. An incomplete or outdated first aid kit can result in violations during inspections—and delays during real emergencies.
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2. Verify All Employees Are Current on Required Safety Training
Cal/OSHA mandates safety training for employees based on job duties, hazards, and industry. Many certifications, including CPR and first aid, require periodic renewal.
Review your training records and confirm that all employees have completed required courses, new hires have received proper safety orientation, and CPR/first aid certifications are up to date.
Golden State Health and Safety Solutions provides on-site and online CPR, first aid, and OSHA training for California businesses. We can bring training to your location anywhere in the state and on a schedule that works for your team.
3. Review and Update Your Injury and Illness Prevention Program
Every California employer must maintain a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program under Title 8, Section 3203. Your IIPP should be a living document that reflects current operations, identified hazards, and corrective actions.
Review your IIPP at least annually and update it when job tasks or equipment change, incidents or near-misses reveal gaps, and new regulations take effect.
Not sure if your IIPP meets current Cal/OSHA requirements? Golden State Health and Safety Solutions offers consulting services to help you review, update, or build a compliant program from scratch.
Stay Compliant, Stay Safe
A compliant workplace is a safer workplace. Taking time now to audit supplies, verify training, and update documentation helps California employers avoid penalties and protect their teams.
Golden State Health and Safety Solutions provides training, supplies, and Cal/OSHA consulting to businesses throughout California. Contact us today to start the year prepared.
About the Author: Tiffani Hill is the Contract Specialist at Golden State Health and Safety Solutions, bringing real-world experience in health and safety training and compliance for medical professionals and First Responders. Her extensive background provides valuable insights to help California businesses navigate OSHA requirements and maintain safe, compliant workplaces.
AI Assistance Disclosure: This blog post was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) technology to research current Cal/OSHA regulations and structure the content. While AI tools were used to draft and organize this information, all content has been reviewed for accuracy and compliance with current California workplace safety requirements.
The regulatory information, penalty amounts, and training requirements referenced in this post are based on official Cal/OSHA sources and current state regulations as of 2025. However, workplace safety regulations can change frequently, and this post should not be considered legal advice.
For the most current requirements and personalized guidance specific to your business, we recommend consulting with qualified safety professionals or contacting Cal/OSHA directly. Golden State Health and Safety Solutions remains committed to providing accurate, up-to-date safety training and consultation services to California employers.
