September 16, 2026

Cal/OSHA Moves Expanded Elevator Safety Rules That May Serve As Model

By Curt Barry
June 23, 2026 at 05:08 PM
California OSHA’s (Cal/OSHA) standards board is poised to approve an expanded set of safety rules for the installation, maintenance and operation of elevators, escalators and other conveyances that labor unions and other backers say represent the most stringent provisions in the country and could serve as a model for other states.

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