California Labor Code

§ 7851

LAB § 7851 Effective Jan 1, 2025Div. 5 · Part 7.5 · Ch. 1

Statute text

The Legislature finds and declares that because of the potentially hazardous nature of handling large quantities of chemicals and recent disasters involving chemical handling in other states, a greater state effort is required to ensure worker safety. The Legislature also recognizes that a key element for ensuring workplace safety is adequate employee training. The potential consequences of explosions, fires, and releases of dangerous chemicals may be catastrophic. Thus, immediate and comprehensive government action must be taken to ensure that workers in refineries, chemical plants, and other related facilities are thoroughly trained and that adequate process safety management practices are implemented.

Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 978, Sec. 1. (AB 3258) Effective January 1, 2025.