Jim Diaz

Jim Diaz is the owner of Diamond Touch Strategies, a support services agency that assists small business Cal/OSHA and OSHA compliance, work-related accident investigations, insurance compliance, and more.

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The Deadline for Balcony Inspections in California Is Rapidly Approaching. Are You Prepared?

October 2, 2023

New laws get passed all the time. As a landlord or building manager, you get used to the ever-changing requirements from local, state, and federal governments and bureaucrats. Of course, you rarely like the new laws, but you’ve come to realize that laws and regulations come with the territory, and …

Qualifications for Inspectors to Comply with California’s New Balcony Inspection Law: SB 721

July 14, 2023

Business compliance can be a tricky thing. There can come times when you need to bring in outside professionals to help your business stay in compliance with local, state, and federal laws. Take, for example, SB 721 in California. This regulation requires the owners of apartment complexes to have …

Compliance with Complex Laws Like SB 326 and 721: Who to Call

May 4, 2023

As an apartment complex owner or a condo association manager, there are a lot of things you can take care of on your own. You’re probably very familiar with tenant laws and likely have a staff that completes regular repairs and maintenance on your buildings and their grounds. You pay bills, accept …

What Are the Sexual Harassment Training Requirements for Small Businesses in California?

March 11, 2023

As an employer, you have certain responsibilities to your employees. Not only are you responsible for providing them with a safe working environment with well-maintained facilities and equipment, but you also need to do your best to provide a place in which they are free from harassment, including …

Don’t Wait for a Visit from OSHA Before Starting an Illness & Injury Prevention Program (IIPP) for Your Orange County Business

January 1, 2023

Not all employers know that they need a comprehensive, written Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) for their business, but many employers that are aware of this OSHA requirement still put off creating the document. Why? They don’t see it as a priority. They are focusing on other things …

Corporate Accident Investigations in Orange County: Who Do You Call?

November 8, 2022

Accidents in the workplace happen. It is just part of doing business. Of course, many accidents can be prevented by putting procedures and safety measures in place, or by conducting effective employee training sessions, but when you’re dealing with people (everyone is prone to making the occasional …