Occupational safety and health: fabrication activities: slab solid surface products.
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Overview
This bill establishes a system for regulating fabrication activities involving slab solid surface products in California. It requires fabrication shops to obtain certification demonstrating workplace safety standards, specifically addressing exposure to crystalline silica. The bill creates a certification process with initial deposits and ongoing renewal requirements, along with penalties for non-compliance. It also establishes a dedicated fund to support the program’s administration and enforcement.
Key provisions
- Requires fabrication shops to apply for and obtain certification to engage in slab solid surface product fabrication.
- Establishes a deposit process for fabrication shops to secure certification, with fees determined by the Department of Industrial Relations.
- Mandates a 3-year certification period for fabrication shops, subject to renewal and ongoing compliance requirements.
- Prohibits the supply of slab solid surface products to non-certified fabrication shops.
- Creates the Slab Fabrication Activity Account in the Occupational Safety and Health Fund to finance the program.
- Requires tracking of citations and silicosis cases related to fabrication shops.
- Establishes regulatory fees for certification and renewal.
- Allows suspension or revocation of certification for gross negligence.
Who is affected
- Fabrication shops (businesses engaged in the fabrication of slab solid surface products)
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