California Code of Regulations Title 8 - Industrial Relations
California Code of Regulations – Title 8: Industrial Relations
Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) governs rules and procedures related to workplace safety, labor standards, and employment practices in the state. It is administered largely by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and its subdivisions such as:
Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA)
Division of Workers’ Compensation
Division of Labor Standards Enforcement
Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board
Main Areas Covered in Title 8 Include:
1. Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (Cal/OSHA)
General Industry Safety Orders (Sections 3200–6184)
Construction Safety Orders
Electrical Safety Orders
Ergonomics standards
Personal protective equipment (PPE), machine safety, chemical exposure limits, etc.
2. Workers’ Compensation Rules
Regulations for claims, medical treatment, and dispute resolution
Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS)
Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs) and Independent Medical Review (IMR) procedures
3. Labor Standards Enforcement
Wage orders
Minimum wage enforcement
Working hours and conditions
Employer recordkeeping requirements
4. Apprenticeship Standards
Rules for apprenticeship program registration, operation, and compliance
Examples of Key Subchapters:
Subchapter 7 – General Industry Safety Orders
Subchapter 4 – Construction Safety Orders
Subchapter 3 – Occupational Health
Subchapter 6 – Elevator Safety Orders
Subchapter 1.5 – Workers’ Compensation—Medical Provider Networks
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