Auditor: Understaffing, Process Deficiencies Hamper Enforcement of Worksite Safety Rules

Understaffing and process deficiencies are the root causes of gaps in the ability of the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health to monitor workplaces and protect workers, according to a recent audit. Cal/OSHA had a 32% job vacancy rate in the fiscal year ending in 2024, according to a report released July 17 by the California State Auditor. The majority of the 24 regional and district managers interviewed for the report said they would have performed more on-site inspections and conducted more thorough inspections if they had sufficient staff. "Compounding the effects of ...