IIPP — Construction
Injury & Illness Prevention Program for construction employers. Trade-specific hazards, controls, citations.
The regulation that requires it in California
California runs an approved state plan. The rule that mandates this document is Cal/OSHA T8 CCR §1509(a), which requires every employer in California construction to establish, implement and maintain an effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program. The same requirement is restated in the ontology as 1509(a), requiring employers to establish, implement and maintain an effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program in accordance with section 3203 of the General Industry Safety Orders.
Enforcing agency
Cal/OSHA (Division of Occupational Safety and Health) is the enforcing agency. It inspects construction workplaces, issues citations, and assesses penalties under the state plan. Cal/OSHA coordinates with federal OSHA by enforcing standards that are at least as effective as federal rules.
State-specific requirements beyond the federal baseline
- Employers must inform all employees of the procedure to follow in case of injury or illness (citation: 1512(d)).
- Documentation of training shall be maintained as required by Section 3203 (citations: 1599(g), §1599(g)).
- Signaler requirement applies in congested areas or areas with high ambient noise which obscures the audible alarm (citation: 1592(a)).
- Beveled cleats on scaffold platforms are exempt from requirement under §1624(c) EXCEPTION.
- Scaffolds and falsework are exempt from construction passenger elevator installation requirement under Section 1630(a) EXCEPTION (1).
Penalties for non-compliance in California
Penalties follow the standard Cal/OSHA (Division of Occupational Safety and Health) schedule; refer to the agency for current amounts.
How to comply
- Customize the IIPP to your specific construction operations and trade hazards.
- Train workers on the program and document that training per Section 3203.
- Post required notices and make the written program available to employees.
- Review and update the program at least annually or after incidents.
- Keep records of injuries, illnesses, and corrective actions as required.