In California every employer has a legal obligation to provide and maintain a safe and healthful workplace for employees, according to the California Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1973. As of 1991, a written, effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) is required for every California employer. The IIPP manual describes the employers’ responsibilities in establishing, implementing, maintaining, an IIPP, and is designed to help employers provide better workplace protection for their employees, and to reduce losses resulting from accidents and injuries. It also outlines steps that can be taken to develop an effective Program.