The standards arm of Cal/OSHA has taken the controversial step of calling for an advisory panel to explore ergonomics issues with respect to hotel room housekeeping, reversing the earlier decision of a differently composed board about a month ago not to form such a group. The deliberations have been closely watched by some at the national level because of the potentially wider implications for setting OSH standards related to the contested issue, since federal OSHA lacks a specific standard for ergo hazards. The Cal/OSHA Standards Board voted 7-0 to form an advisory panel. Roughly a month ago
December 29, 2025