Concerns skilled and trained workforce requirements at certain high-hazard industrial facilities.
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This bill aims to strengthen workforce requirements at certain high-hazard industrial facilities in New Jersey. It expands the definition of ‘high-hazard industrial facilities’ to include a broader range of industries handling hazardous materials and requiring Risk Management Plans. The bill mandates that contractors performing work at these facilities must utilize a ‘skilled and trained workforce,’ prioritizing workers with apprenticeship training or equivalent experience to enhance safety and reduce potential risks to public health and the environment. It also updates definitions related to apprenticeship programs and workforce qualifications.
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