Occupational safety and health: investigations.
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Overview
This bill updates the Bureau of Investigations within the Division of Occupational Safety and Health to improve workplace safety. It requires the bureau to establish written policies for reviewing cases and deciding whether to investigate or refer them for prosecution, and mandates a system for receiving information about nonfatal injuries. Notably, the bill creates specific requirements for the Alameda and Santa Clara County District Attorneys to investigate and prosecute deaths involving workplace incidents until January 1, 2032, and requires the division to notify them of such incidents. It also includes provisions for reporting and data collection to the Legislature.
Key provisions
- Requires the Bureau of Investigations to establish written policies for case review and prosecution decisions.
- Mandates a routine process for receiving incident reports with nonfatal injuries.
- Requires immediate notification to prosecuting authorities upon learning of serious injuries (5+ employees) or death.
- Establishes a temporary (until Jan 1, 2032) requirement for Alameda and Santa Clara County District Attorneys to investigate and prosecute workplace deaths.
- Deletes existing provisions regarding developing a protocol for criminal conduct referrals.
- Requires the bureau to cooperate with prosecuting authorities in investigations.
- Requires the division to submit an annual report to the Legislature, including job classifications and vacancies.
- Provides for reimbursement of costs mandated by the state if the Commission on State Mandates determines this bill contains such costs.
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