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FSC Says AHF Abuses Cal/OSHA Complaint Process to Harass Political Opponents
The Free Speech Coalition today lashed out at the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, condemning its use of the Cal/OSHA inspection process for its own goals. Specifically, the FSC said that the AHF selectively punishes performers and producers who oppose them politically.
James Deen Issues Response to Cal/OSHA Fines
Adult performer James Deen issued a response today to the announcement that Cal/OSHA proposed about $78,000 in fines against his company, James Deen Productions and parent company Third Rock Enterprises Inc.
Cal/OSHA Fines James Deen Productions $78K
Cal/OSHA said it issued citations today to adult film production company Third Rock Enterprises Inc., also known as James Deen Productions, for multiple violations of state condom and other safety laws that the agency said exposed performers to sexually transmitted infections.
XBIZ to Periscope Thursday's Cal/OSHA Hearing
@XBIZ will broadcast Thursday’s Cal/OSHA standards board meeting live on Periscope.
FSC Asks for No Shoots on Feb. 18 During Cal/OSHA Vote
The Free Speech Coalition is requesting that adult producers refrain from shooting on Feb. 18, the date of a critical Cal/OSHA meeting, so that large numbers of performers may be free to attend and testify.
APAC, FSC Respond to Cal/OSHA Over Proposed Porn Regs
The Free Speech Coalition and APAC today submitted a formal response to Cal/OSHA over the proposed regulations that would mandate not only condoms but also goggles, dental dams and other skin protections to would prevent bodily fluid contact.
Cal/OSHA Keeps Proposed New Bloodborne Pathogens Law Intact
The rulemaking body of Cal/OSHA has kept intact all of the proposed amendments to California Code of Regulations Title 8 § 5193, the bloodborne pathogens law for adult entertainment productions.
AHF Files 7 Porn Producer Complaints With Cal/OSHA, L.A. County
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation today filed seven additional workplace safety complaints against porn producers with both Cal/OSHA and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health for filming in the county without condoms.
FSC: Cal/OSHA Decision a Landmark Ruling on Condoms
The Free Speech Coalition has issued a statement in response to an earlier press release issued today by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation.
Treasure Island’s Cal/OSHA Violations 'Not Shown to Be Serious'
A three-judge Cal/OSHA panel has ruled that Treasure Island Media’s failure to use a condom in a 2009 adult shoot was not a “serious violation” of labor regulations and assessed the company a $685 fine.
OSHA Recognizes Tantus With 'SHARP' Certification
Tantus announced that it has received the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) status, the highest OSHA standard of workplace safety and hazard prevention possible.
Cal/OSHA Panel Hears Testimony Over Proposed New Regs
Cal/OSHA’s standards board hears testimony from the adult biz and others and will ultimately decide on proposed amendments to California Code of Regulations Title 8 § 5193 as early as next March.
Adult Industry Contingent Opposes Cal/OSHA Regs at San Diego Hearing
Adult performers and producers joined with infectious disease specialists and public health experts to voice strong opposition to proposed Cal/OSHA regulations, which could require adult performers to use condoms, dental dams and goggles while shooting adult film, at a hearing Thursday morning in San Diego.
Adult Performers Rally for Thursday’s Cal/OSHA Hearing in San Diego
The Cal/OSHA standards board meets in San Diego next Thursday morning to review proposed set regulations, including mandated condoms, and adult performers are anxious to be part of the conversation.
Cal/OSHA Slashes Kink.com Fines
Cal/OSHA has reduced a fine levied on Kink.com for an October 2013 shoot that did not require condoms from $77K to $27K in a decision released today.
Cal/OSHA Hearing to Focus on Proposed New Rules for Porn Shoots
Cal/OSHA's standards board plans to hold a public hearing in San Diego next month over a proposal to amend California's bloodborne pathogens statutes for condom use in adult film production.
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.