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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.