CSLB Law & Business ExamSafetyEasy
A contractor tells a Cal/OSHA compliance officer that the company's Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) is covered verbally at monthly toolbox talks but is not written down anywhere. Does this satisfy Cal/OSHA requirements?
- ANo, the IIPP must be a written program maintained and available at each workplace
- BYes, verbal communication satisfies IIPP requirements if meetings are held regularly
- CNo, but only companies with prior safety violations must put their IIPP in writing
- DYes, if the company has fewer than 10 employees
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. No, the IIPP must be a written program maintained and available at each workplace
Cal/OSHA (8 CCR §3203) requires every employer to establish, implement, and maintain a written IIPP that is accessible to employees at each workplace. Verbal discussion alone, no matter how frequent, does not meet this requirement.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Verbal-only programs do not meet the written documentation requirement.
- C. The written requirement applies to all employers, not just those with prior violations.
- D. There is no employee-count exemption from the written IIPP requirement in California.
Written IIPP Requirement
California law requires every employer to have a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program, not merely verbal safety discussions.
- Required under 8 CCR §3203
- Must be in writing and available at each workplace
- Applies to all California employers regardless of size
Memory trick: If it's not written, it didn't happen — IIPP must be on paper.