Maintaining an Effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program: What Employers Need to Know

All California employers are required to provide and maintain a safe and healthy workplace for their employees. It’s no surprise that California has some of the most comprehensive safety laws in the country — often stricter than federal law and other states’ laws. While some of California’s safety regulations are very specific to certain industries and businesses, California’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) requirements applies to virtually every employer in the state.

All California employers must have a written IIPP with detailed workplace safety procedures and information tailored to an employer’s specific workplace. The IIPP not only helps