Government Affairs Update Nov 2025
Cal/OSHA — Increased civil penalty amounts for 2025
Summary: Cal/OSHA published adjusted civil penalty amounts for 2025 (higher maxima for general, willful/repeat, and minimums). Effective date: Published Jan 27, 2025.
Source: Cal/OSHA News Release. Link: Cal DIR
- The maximum penalty for general and regulatory violations, including posting and recordkeeping violations, is $16,285.
- The maximum penalty for willful and repeat violations is $162,851.
- The maximum penalty for violations classified as serious is $25,000; it did not increase.
- The minimum penalty for willful violations is $11,632.
OSHA — Federal civil penalty increases (Inflation Adjustment) (Jan 15, 2025)
Summary: OSHA adjusted maximum penalties upward under the inflation-adjustment rules
Source: OSHA announcement. Link: OSHA
| · Serious· Other-Than-Serious· Posting Requirements | $16,550 per violation$16,550 per violation$16,550 per violation |
| · Failure to Abate | $16,550 per day beyond the abatement date |
| · Willful or Repeated | $165,514 per violation |
Region I Professional Development Conference
This Annual Conference provides one of the most sought-after events in the region for attendees to learn the profession’s best practices focusing on Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene & Environmental Issues. The conference is attended by over 250+ attendees annually. This 1-day event features 3 keynote speakers, 12 breakout sessions with 3 concurrent tracks. You do not need to be an ASSP member to attend.
Region I PDC – Call for Speakers and Proposal Deadline September 11, 2025
“Safe Work, Strong Voices: Women Innovating Health & Safety Solutions”
January 20, 2026 | Doubletree by Hilton Pleasanton Club | Pleasanton, California
Empowering Women. Advancing Safety. Inspiring Innovation.
Are you a safety professional with insights to share? We’re looking for dynamic speakers to present at the ASSP Region I Conference “Safe Work, Strong Voices: Women Innovating Health & Safety Solutions”, a premier event focused on elevating women in safety and shaping the future of workplace health and safety.
Conference Program Objectives
“Safe Work, Strong Voices: Women Innovating Health & Safety Solutions” will provide a dynamic forum for women in the occupational safety and health (OSH) profession to:
- Empower and amplify women’s voices in shaping the future of workplace safety.
- Promote innovation in safety and health through the exploration of emerging technologies and forward-thinking strategies.
- Elevate awareness of mental health as a critical component of workplace well-being.
- Foster meaningful networking and collaboration among women in the safety profession.
- Advance gender equity by supporting inclusive leadership and equal opportunities within the OSH field.
To read more, click here.
San Jose Greenwaste Tour
Thanks to all that attended the San Jose Greenwaste Facility Tour.
Below are some attendee feedback and a group picture from the site tour.
“I really enjoyed the tour. The level of effort from the machinery and employees to get all waste properly categorized and separated was enlightening. Seeing that San Jose Green Waste Facility is integrating autonomous AI machinery into their operations—especially for such a critical task like scanning and separating waste, was cool! The way technology is being used to catch what human eyes might miss, shows just how far we’ve come in making recycling more efficient and sustainable. Seeing that level of innovation in action really brought the whole process to life. Looking forward to many more!”
Diana Morales
Business Development Manager, Sales and Client Services
CHUBB Risk Consulting
“Thank you so much for taking the time to set up this tour today, it was really fun and insightful. I’m impressed by the green waste facility. The use of robotic arms and AI for sorting materials is not only an incredible step toward a greener planet, but it also demonstrates an innovative approach to waste management.”
Travis Le | Management Trainee
Cintas First Aid & Safety – 51P
