Governor Newsom Expands Cal/OSHA’s Enforcement Power
On September 27, 2021, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 606 (“SB 606”) into law. SB 606, which will go into effect on January 1, 2022, significantly expands the enforcement authority of the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (“Cal/OSHA”). SB 606 Creates New Categories of Cal/OSHA Violations…