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Judge Denies Cal/OSHA’s Request in Porn Investigation
A Cal/OSHA investigation involving a porn performer has hit a roadblock after a judge denied the agency’s request to obtain identifying information of the performer’s production company.
Porn Performers Unite Over Proposed Cal/OSHA Safety Regulations
In one of the most heated and contentious advisory panel meetings so far, nearly 70 porn performers came out in force to voice their concerns and give input on a Cal/OSHA draft proposal containing modifications to California's health code to strengthen adult industry workplace safety regulations.
Cal Exotics Hires Desiree Duffie, Nichole Grossmann
California Exotics Novelties is expanding its marketing department with public relations and social media, hiring Desiree Duffie director of public relations and Nichole Grossmann as social media and marketing assistant.
Hustler to Appeal Cal/OSHA Citations
Hustler Video attorneys have indicated to Cal/OSHA that the company plans to appeal recent health citations stemming from an investigation into the company that found it violated various workplace safety regulations.
Hustler Video Fined by Cal-OSHA for Not Using Condoms
Hustler Video has been cited by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health for not using condoms on a 2010 movie shoot, according to a published report.
Cal/OSHA Takes Next Steps in Porn Performer Safety Standards
Cal/OSHA is gearing up to present a draft of proposed rules strengthening workplace safety on porn shoots at its next advisory hearing set for June 7 in downtown Los Angeles.
ICC-Cal Sees Big Dip in Revenue Without Porn, Gambling
ICC-Cal, which was forced to halt its online adult and gambling processing last year, hasn't fully rallied from a storm of problems it incurred in 2010.
FSC Comments on Cal/OSHA Advisory Meeting in Oakland
FSC Executive Director Diane Duke today attended the Cal/OSHA advisory meeting on bloodborne pathogen regulation for the adult industry.
Cal Vista Releases Sequel to 'BluDreams' Classic
Metro Media Entertainment announced today that “BluDreams 2," the sequel to the original 2005 "BluDreams" classic will begin shipping Oct. 12.
Medical Protocols, Condoms Remain Central Issues at Cal/OSHA Meeting
Strict medical protocols and bloodbourne pathogen regulations for adult industry productions remained the central focus of the latest Cal/OSHA subcommittee meeting.
AHF Targets 100 Flynt Videos in Complaint to Cal/OSHA
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation plans tomorrow to submit additional complaints to state occupational safety officials complaints over condomless production shoots.
Cal/OSHA Looks at Computer Training for Porn Performers
The Cal/OSHA standards board held its first subcommittee meeting in response to the AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s petition to amend state health code standard to more specifically address the adult industry and the safety of workers.
Cal/OSHA Holds Performer-Safety Meeting Tomorrow in L.A.
Cal/OSHA will hold a subcommittee meeting tomorrow to discuss proposed performer-safety standards for the adult industry.
Cal Vista to Release 'Alice' Aug. 24
Metro's Cal Vista line is set to release the Erica McLean movie "Alice," a re-imagining of the classic tale of "Alice in Wonderland," Aug. 24.
FSC, Industry Stakeholders to Attend Cal-OSHA Meeting
The Free Speech Coalition plans on attending a Cal-OSHA advisory meeting with a group of industry representatives next month to discuss bloodborne pathogen regulations for the adult biz.
FSC Responds to Cal/OSHA's Vote
The FSC released a statement Thursday in response to CalOSHA’s unanimous vote to approve an advisory committee to consider regulating the adult industry.
Cal/OSHA, 6-0, Votes to Examine State Labor Code
The Cal/OSHA standards board voted unanimously to create an advisory committee which will determine whether to amend section 5193 of the state’s safety regulations to better protect adult actors.
ICC-CAL: The Big, Silent Story
The old adage is that vices are recession-proof businesses, but as many webmasters are aware, there is a big difference between a brick-and-mortar cash business selling adult services and an online business where consumer credit is required.
Metro Resurrects Cal Vista Line, Taps Melissa Monet to Direct
In another restructuring move, Metro Interactive announced the revival of its classic Cal Vista brand and has tapped performer Melissa Monet as its first director.
The CAL-OSHA Story
In 2008, Cal-OSHA began to focus its attention on the adult entertainment industry. A handful of companies were visited by Cal-OSHA and were cited for everything from exposed electrical cords to expired fire extinguishers. Most companies are unaware that OSHA requires all businesses to have a workplace safety manual and workplace safety training. In response to the need for information about workplace safety and OSHA requirements, FSC developed a basic workplace safety manual for adult entertainment industry businesses to use as a guide in creating their own workplace safety manuals.