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Cal/OSHA Drops All Production-Related Citations Against Evil Angel
Evil Angel has struck the latest blow against California state regulatory agency Cal/OSHA’s campaign to derail X-rated entertainment.
AHF: Cal/OSHA to Expedite Porn Safety Regulations by New Year
Cal/OSHA reportedly sent a letter to AHF stating that it “…has committed resources to the development of regulatory language,” and that “…final rulemaking documents will be sent to the (OSHA) Standard Board by the end of 2014.”
AHF Critiques Porn Industry, Cal/OSHA at Conference to Discuss Ballot Initiative
At a teleconference held this morning to discuss AHF's decision to launch a statewide ballot initiative to mandate condom-use on all sets in California, Michael Weinstein accused the porn industry of employing a "big lie technique."
Mr. L.A. Leather Speaks Out Against AHF's Cal/OSHA Protest in Oakland
Mr. L.A. Leather, Eric Paul Leue, attended today’s Cal/OSHA protest put on by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation in Oakland, Calif.
FSC: Statement on AHF's Protest of Cal/OSHA
FSC has issued a statement regarding the AIDS Healthcare Foundation's protest staged today in front of downtown L.A.'s Cal/OSHA office. The AHF has accused Cal/OSHA of bureaucratic sluggishness in updating the state's bloodborne pathogens standards to better protect adult film workers.
Cal/OSHA Fines Gay Adult Company Jake Cruise Media
Jake Cruise, operator of the namesake gay adult production company, today criticized a recent Cal/OSHA complaint that led to $11,360 in fines levied against his company's studio.
Is AHF Abusing Cal/OSHA'S Complaint System?
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation is diverting significant Cal/OSHA resources away from serious work-related incidents to audit the adult film business, particularly with complaints and the drive to amend regulations that mandate barrier protection in shoots, according to new charges leveled by industry officials and stakeholders.
ATK Agrees to Pay $8K in Cal/OSHA Fines
ATK (Amateur Teen Kingdom) and AMKingdom.com owner Kim Nielsen recently agreed to pay about $8,000 in fines to Cal/OSHA for citations issued over three workplace violations, XBIZ has learned.
Kink.com's Peter Acworth Vows to Appeal Cal/OSHA Fines
Adult film producer Kink.com is firing back at Cal/OSHA after it announced fines against the company in excess of $78,000.
Treasure Island Media Vows to Fight Cal/OSHA Decision
In response to a Cal/OSHA decision delivered on Jan. 8 that rejected an appeal by Treasure Island Media (TIM) and found it guilty of workplace health code violations, the gay studio has vowed to continue to challenge the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) and Cal/OSHA and subsequent fines centering on its 2009 film, “The 1000 Load Fuck.”
Factory Video Reportedly Fined $60,000 by Cal/OSHA
Factory Video, a San Francisco-based studio that primarily produces gay bareback films, reportedly has been fined nearly $60,000 for occupational safety and health complaints filed by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation over the past two years.
Cal/OSHA Begins Investigation of Kink.com
Cal/OSHA has opened an investigation into Kink.com, which is based in San Francisco, in response to a complaint filed by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) about the studio's filming practices.
AHF Targets Kink.com in Cal/OSHA Complaint, Peter Acworth Responds
AIDS Healthcare Foundation on Tuesday announced it has filed a formal Notice of Alleged Safety or Health Hazards complaint with Cal/OSHA against Kink Studios, LLC and Kink.com, Inc.
Cal/OSHA Determines Bloodborne Pathogen Plan Timeline
A Cal/OSHA panel met yesterday to discuss new bloodborne-pathogen standards for the adult industry and determined that a plan would be announced around September.
AHF Plans to File Cal/OSHA Complaint Against Treasure Island Media
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation plans to file a new complaint with Cal/OSHA officials zeroing in on Treasure Island Media Inc., a Bay Area gay production company that primarily shoots bareback films.
Streamray Studios Fined $28,460 by Cal/OSHA
Cal/OSHA has issued seven citations to Chatsworth-based adult film production company Streamray Studios Inc. for violating workplace safety regulations. The violations, many involving the failure ensure to use of personal protective equipment such as condoms, amount to $28,460 in fines.
Possible Cal/OSHA Budget Cuts Could Slow Probes
The state Department of General Services revealed a plan to eliminate more state cars used by inspectors and consultants to perform worksite safety inspections and enforce health and safety laws.
APHSS Protests Cal/OSHA's Call for Porn Ordinances
Attorney Karen Tynan, who acts as the Free Speech Coalition's legal advisor for performer database system APHSS.org, has issued a letter to Los Angeles City Attorney Carmen Trutanich, asking him to disregard calls to enforce mandatory condom use through film permit requirements for adult productions.