Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers From Heat, Smoke

California’s workplace safety regulator reminds employers of their obligation to protect workers from smoke and heat as one of the largest wildfires in state history continues to grow and high temperatures are forecast throughout the state. The Dixie fire, which started July 14 East of Chico, had covered 783 square miles as of Wednesday and was 30% contained, according to a report by the Associated Press. The AP referred to the blaze as the largest single wildfire in state history, while other outlets classify it as the second largest. One day before the fire started, the Division...