Written Compliance Program

A written compliance program is mandated by Cal/OSHA. Employers are required to document the ways they will reduce or eliminate cadmium exposure of their employees. The written compliance program is required to contain a number of details, such as:

• A description of the ways an employee might come into contact with cadmium
• How the company will comply with Cal/OSHA standards to protect employees who are exposed to cadmium
• A report of the technology being used to assess cadmium levels
• Air monitoring data
• Written plans for emergency situations

The employer has a responsibility to maintain the written compliance program and review it often, making changes as necessary. At a minimum the employer must update the information annually or any time a change is made like a change of ventilation or better protective gear is supplied. The written compliance program documentation must also be provided to an affected employee upon request.

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