As Valley Fever cases continue to rise in California, a law that took effect in October 2019, aims to protect construction workers in the areas most impacted by Valley Fever.
The law requires construction employers to provide effective Valley Fever awareness and prevention training to employees by May 1, 2020.
Read New Valley Fever Requirements for Construction Industry for more information. In the article, you’ll find a training guide from the California Department of Public Health to help you complete your employee training by the May 1 deadline.
For additional safety information, visit State Fund’s safety resource, Safe At Work California.
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