California Safety Program for General Contractors
Requirements
California requires employers to maintain a written IIPP under T8 CCR 3203. This applies to general contractor operations including general building, commercial and residential construction, multi-trade coordination. Cal/OSHA enforces these requirements through inspections.
What Your IIPP Must Cover
For general contractor, your safety program must address the specific hazards of your operations. This includes hazard identification procedures, employee training requirements, incident investigation protocols, and documentation of safety inspections. California-specific citations and requirements are built into every section.
Trade-Specific Hazards
General Contractor operations involve general building, commercial and residential construction, multi-trade coordination. Your safety program must identify these hazards, prescribe controls, and document training for each one. Generic templates miss the trade-specific requirements that Cal/OSHA inspectors look for.
Additional Programs You May Need
Depending on your specific operations, California general contractors may also need a Hazard Communication Program (29 CFR 1910.1200), Fall Protection Plan (29 CFR 1926.502(k)), and Emergency Action Plan (29 CFR 1910.38). Use our compliance tool to determine exactly which programs apply to your operation.