IIPP — General Industry
Injury & Illness Prevention Program for general industry — shops, warehouses, landscaping, manufacturing.
What this document is
This document is a customizable written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) that meets Cal/OSHA requirements for general industry workplaces. It gives employers a ready-to-adapt framework for identifying hazards, training workers, and correcting unsafe conditions.
The regulation that requires it
Cal/OSHA §3203 and 29 CFR 1910.5 require every employer to establish, implement, and maintain an effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program. The regulation states that the program must include procedures for identifying and evaluating workplace hazards, correcting unsafe conditions, training employees, and maintaining records. Cal/OSHA §3203 applies to nearly all California employers, while 29 CFR 1910.5 sets the federal baseline that many states incorporate.
Who needs it
Every California employer with one or more employees must have a written IIPP under Cal/OSHA §3203. This includes contractors in landscaping, manufacturing, warehousing, and shop-based trades. Outside California the federal OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.5 and equivalent state plans set similar expectations for general industry employers.
What happens without it
Cal/OSHA frequently cites employers for the absence or inadequacy of an IIPP during inspections. A serious violation currently carries penalties up to $16,131 per violation, while a willful or repeated violation can reach $161,323. Lack of an IIPP also increases the chance of multi-employer citations on job sites and makes it harder to defend against related injury claims.
What's included in the generated document
- Policy statement and assignment of safety responsibilities
- Hazard identification, evaluation, and correction procedures
- Employee training and communication requirements
- Accident investigation and recordkeeping protocols
- Annual program review and update process
How to implement it at your company
- Talk to Guy first. Describe your operation, trade, and location — Guy draws from 300,000+ verified OSHA and state regulatory citations to build a compliance plan specific to your company. Your answers shape every section of the document you receive. Takes about 15 minutes.
- Download the PDF and open it in a word processor to customize the company name, responsible persons, and site-specific details.
- Review and update the hazard assessment section to reflect the actual operations in your shop, warehouse, or field work.
- Distribute the completed IIPP to supervisors and conduct the initial employee training session required by the regulation.
- Schedule the first quarterly safety inspection and set up a simple recordkeeping system for training, inspections, and incident reports.
- Review the entire program at least once per year and update it whenever new hazards or processes are introduced.
View state-specific requirements
How this document changes by state — citations, enforcing agency, and any overrides beyond the federal baseline.