On July 1, 2026, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) issued a notice of proposed modifications to the “walkaround rule,” which would govern when employer representatives and employee-authorized representatives may accompany Cal/OSHA personnel during workplace inspections.
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Cal/OSHA is considering modifications to its proposed workplace inspection regulation after receiving oral and written comments following an April 1, 2026, public hearing.
The proposed rule would define the roles of employer representatives and employee-authorized representatives during workplace inspections.
Under the proposed rule, an “employee-authorized representative” may be a fellow employee, a third party, or a collective bargaining representative.
The proposed rule would not alter the basic consent-and-warrant framework for Cal/OSHA inspections, but it could significantly affect how employers manage the “walkaround” portion of an inspection once a Cal/OSHA… Read the complete article here...
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