2026 Workplace Poster Update!
A newly updated workplace poster is now available and must be properly displayed by all employers. The Department of Industrial Relations/Cal/OSHA has revealed its updated poster with a publication date of April 2026 entitled “Safety and Health Protection on the Job” which explains some basic requirements and procedures to comply with the state’s workplace safety and health standards and orders. Here are the poster’s basic DO’s and DON’T’s:
DO’s:
· All employers must provide work and workplaces that are safe and healthful. Employers must follow state laws governing job safety and health. Failure to do so can result in a threat to the life or health of workers, and substantial monetary penalties.
· Employers must display this poster in a conspicuous place where notices to employees are customarily posted so everyone on the job can be aware of basic rights and responsibilities.
· Employers must have a written and effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) meeting the requirements of California Code of Regulations, title 8, section 3203 and provide access to employees and their designated representatives.
· Employers must be aware of hazards employees face on the job and keep records showing that each employee has been trained in the hazards unique to each job assignment.
· Employers must correct any hazardous conditions known to potentially result in injury to employees. Failure to do so could result in criminal charges, monetary penalties, and even incarceration.
· Employers must notify a local Cal/OSHA district office of any serious injury or illness, or death, occurring on the job. Be sure to do this immediately after calling for emergency help to assist the injured employee. Failure to report a serious injury or illness, or death, within 8 hours can result in a minimum civil penalty of $5,000.
DON’T’s:
· Employers must never permit an employee to do work that violates Cal/OSHA workplace safety and health regulations.
· Employers should never permit an employee to be exposed to harmful substances without providing adequate protection.
· Employers should never allow an untrained employee to perform hazardous work.
Additional information found in this new workplace poster includes a summary of employee workplace safety and health rights, employee responsibilities, special rules for work around hazardous substances, situations where Cal/OSHA visits the workplace, violations, citations and penalties, and who to contact for further information.
About Cal/OSHA’s workplace postings in general: In California, all employers must meet workplace posting obligations. Workplace postings are usually available at no cost from the requiring agency. The Department of Industrial Relations requires employers to post information related to wages, hours and working conditions in an area frequented by employees where it may be easily read during the workday. Additional posting requirements apply to some workplaces. For a list of available safety and health postings, visit the Cal/OSHA publications page.
For more information, see answers to frequently asked questions about workplace postings. Downloaded posters meet an employer's legal obligation.
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