This new law gives CalOSHA some new enforcement authorities and substantially increases some of the penalties it can dish out. Penalties apply not only to employer entities but also personally to the managers or supervisors who direct their employees. Corporate fines can reach into the millions of dollars, and personal imprisonment can be for a year or more. Employers should ensure their Injury and Illness Prevention Program is up to date and well documented and understood by all employees. We also suggest managers and supervisors be instructed in some of the personalconsequences that may flow from their actions and inactions.
Safety is everybody's business.