by Brianna Crandall — May 9, 2014—RegScan, Inc., recently announced the development of original online audit protocols for the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, better known as Cal/OSHA. Developed as a supplement to RegScan’s U.S. TEAM (The Environmental Assessment and Management) Guides products, these comprehensive audit protocols keep California facilities and those in other states in compliance with what are considered the strictest safety standards in the United States.
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health is generally viewed as the gold standard in workplace safety, explains RegScan. California’s standards protect workers from hazards on the job by ensuring safe and healthful working conditions. Cal/OSHA reportedly modifies the guidelines contained in the federal OSHA program, offering greater levels of protection, and adds standards to provide coverage where there is no federal counterpart.
Cal/OSHA audit protocols are fully integrated with the RegScan One platform and the company’s California state regulatory database. Through the applicability tools, users can create custom audit protocols specific to their needs. If they are exported to the company’s My WatchList, they will be automatically monitored for changes, says the company.
Cal/OSHA audit protocols are updated annually, just as the U.S. TEAM Guides state supplements are, notes RegScan. State regulations are updated quarterly, and the online California Regulatory Notice Register is updated as often as new information is published.
The Cal/OSHA checklists follow a similar structure as the company’s U.S. TEAM Guides Federal OSH guide. They include the safety programs contained in the General Industry Safety Orders, as well as industry and equipment-specific safety orders. Among the specialized topics covered are electrical safety, elevator safety, and telecommunications safety orders. A complete list is available on the RegScan site.
Founded in 1987, RegScan provides regulatory compliance solutions to companies worldwide. RegScan has unique online tools for easy access to—and interpretations of—regulatory data. Through the RegScan One system, users can create custom legal registers and audit protocols for more than 140 jurisdictions.
