Workplace safety
Does My California Business Need an IIPP?
California employers generally must establish, implement and maintain an effective written IIPP.
Written and reviewed by Roberto CoraFounder, Cora HR Advisory · Updated September 7, 2026
An Injury and Illness Prevention Program is not just a form. Cal/OSHA expects an active program suited to the workplace.
The core program elements
Cal/OSHA identifies responsibility, compliance, communication, hazard assessment, investigation, correction, training and recordkeeping as core elements.
Why templates fall short
A model can be a useful starting point, but the responsible person, hazards, training and procedures must reflect the actual workplace.
What to check
Confirm the plan names current responsibilities, employees can access it, hazards are assessed and corrected, and training records match actual work.
- Official source: Cal/OSHA IIPP Model for High Hazard Employers
- Official source: Title 8, section 3203