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CA Labor Code § 144.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Labor Code - LAB|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS|CHAPTER 6 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board|Section 144.5.

144.5.  (a) The Division of Occupational Safety and Health in connection with the enforcement of occupational safety and health standards adopted pursuant to this chapter shall do all of the following:(1) Conduct inspections or investigations related to specific workplaces for the evaluation of occupational health problems or environmental conditions which may be harmful to the health of employees.(2) Upon request of any employer or employee, or on its own initiative, conduct special investigations or studies of occupational health problems which are unrelated to a specific enforcement action to the extent the circumstances indicate and priorities permit.(3) Provide a continuing program of training for safety engineers of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health in the recognition of health hazards, in dealing with such hazards that do not require specialized competence or equipment and in acquainting them with the skills available from the State Department of Health Services and local health agencies.(b) (1) When requested by a local health department, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health shall enter into a written agreement with such local health department to conduct inspections and evaluations of occupational health problems, including environmental and sanitary conditions, in places of employment.(2) Any such agreement shall be subject to the provisions of Section 144. It shall be entered into only after a finding that the local health department can meet the necessary standards of performance for inspections and evaluations to be conducted pursuant to the agreement.(3) Such agreement shall not be binding upon either party unless and until it has been fully approved by the United States Department of Labor.(4) Such agreements shall be completed by the Division of Occupational Safety and Health and submitted for approval to the United States Department of Labor not later than six months from the date of request by the local health department.(5) Inspection services performed under the agreement shall be conducted pursuant to the occupational safety and health standards adopted pursuant to this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 72.)
CA Labor Code § 144.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Labor Code - LAB|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS|CHAPTER 6 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board|Section 144.6.

144.6.  In promulgating standards dealing with toxic materials or harmful physical agents, the board shall adopt that standard which most adequately assures, to the extent feasible, that no employee will suffer material impairment of health or functional capacity even if such employee has regular exposure to a hazard regulated by such standard for the period of his working life. Development of standards under this section shall be based upon research, demonstrations, experiments, and such other information as may be appropriate. In addition to the attainment of the highest degree of health and safety protection for the employee, other considerations shall be the latest available scientific data in the field, the reasonableness of the standards, and experience gained under this and other health and safety laws. Whenever practicable, the standard promulgated shall be expressed in terms of objective criteria and of the performance desired.(Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 963.)
CA Labor Code § 144.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Labor Code - LAB|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS|CHAPTER 6 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board|Section 144.8.

144.8.  (a) As used in this section the following definitions shall apply:(1) “Antineoplastic drug” means a chemotherapeutic agent that controls or kills cancer cells.(2) “NIOSH” means the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.(b) The board shall adopt an occupational safety and health standard for the handling of antineoplastic drugs in health care facilities regardless of the setting. In developing the standard, the board shall consider input from hospitals, practicing physicians from impacted specialties, including oncology, organizations representing health care personnel, including registered nurses and pharmacists, and other stakeholders, and shall determine a reasonable time for facilities to implement new requirements imposed by the adopted standard. The standard, to the extent feasible, shall be consistent with and not exceed recommendations in the NIOSH 2004 alert entitled “Preventing Occupational Exposures to Antineoplastic and Other Hazardous Drugs in Health Care Settings,” as updated in 2010. The standard may incorporate applicable updates and changes to NIOSH guidelines.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 678, Sec. 2. (AB 1202) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Labor Code § 145 (2021)
2021 California Code|Labor Code - LAB|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS|CHAPTER 6 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board|Section 145.

145.  The board may employ necessary assistants, officers, experts, and such other employees as it deems necessary. All such personnel of the board shall be under the supervision of the chairman of the board or an executive officer to whom he delegates such responsibility. All such personnel shall be appointed pursuant to the State Civil Service Act (Part 1 (commencing with Section 18000) of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code), except for the one exempt deputy or employee allowed by subdivision (e) of Section 4 of Article XXIV of the California Constitution.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 993.)
CA Labor Code § 145.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Labor Code - LAB|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS|CHAPTER 6 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board|Section 145.1.

145.1.  The board and its duly authorized representatives in the performance of its duties shall have the powers of a head of a department as set forth in Article 2 (commencing with Section 11180) of Chapter 2 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 993.)
CA Labor Code § 146 (2021)
2021 California Code|Labor Code - LAB|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS|CHAPTER 6 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board|Section 146.

146.  In the conduct of hearings related to permanent variances, the board and its representatives are not bound by common law or statutory rules of evidence or by technical or formal rules of procedure but shall conduct the hearings in accordance with Article 8 (commencing with Section 11435.05) of Chapter 4.5 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of, and Section 11513 of, the Government Code. A full and complete record shall be kept of all proceedings.(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 938, Sec. 72.8. Effective January 1, 1996. Operative July 1, 1997, by Sec. 98 of Ch. 938.)
CA Labor Code § 147 (2021)
2021 California Code|Labor Code - LAB|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS|CHAPTER 6 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board|Section 147.

147.  The board shall refer to the Division of Occupational Safety and Health for evaluation any proposed occupational safety or health standard or variance from adopted standards received by the board from sources other than the division. The division shall submit a report on the proposed standard or variance within 60 days of receipt thereof.(Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 72.)
CA Labor Code § 147.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Labor Code - LAB|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS|CHAPTER 6 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board|Section 147.1.

147.1.  In connection with the development and promulgation of occupational health standards the Division of Occupational Safety and Health shall perform all of the following functions:(a) Analyze proposed and new federal occupational health standards, evaluate their impact on California, determine any necessity for their modification, and present proposed standards to the board in sufficient time for the board to conduct hearings and adopt standards within the time required.(b) Maintain liaison with the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health and the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration in the development of recommended federal standards and when appropriate provide representation on federal advisory committees dealing with the development of occupational health standards.(c) On occupational health issues not covered by federal standards maintain surveillance, determine the necessity for standards, develop and present proposed standards to the board.(d) Evaluate any proposed occupational health standard or application for a variance of an occupational health standard received by the board, and submit a report to the board on the proposed standard or variance within 60 days of receipt thereof.(e) Appear and testify at board hearings and other public proceedings involving occupational health matters.(Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 72.)
CA Labor Code § 147.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Labor Code - LAB|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS|CHAPTER 6 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board|Section 147.3.

147.3.  (a) When the Division of Occupational Safety and Health receives a report from the State Department of Public Health pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 105185 of the Health and Safety Code, the report shall constitute a complaint from a government agency representative charging a serious violation and shall subject the employer or place of employment to the requirements of subdivision (a) of Section 6309 for the Division of Occupational Safety and Health to initiate an investigation within three working days. Upon the completion of the investigation, any citations and fines imposed by the division shall be made publicly available on an annual basis pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 6309.(b) The blood lead level established in subdivision (c) of Section 105185 of the Health and Safety Code is not intended to supersede any lower blood lead level that may be actionable under the Division of Occupational Safety and Health’s lead standards in its general industry safety order (Section 5198 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations) or construction safety order (Section 1532.1 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations). For purposes of this section, an actionable employee blood lead level means a level that triggers an employer obligation to reduce lead exposure in the workplace or an investigation by the division.(Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 710, Sec. 2. (AB 35) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Labor Code § 147.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Labor Code - LAB|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS|CHAPTER 6 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board|Section 147.4.

147.4.  (a) By January 1, 2016, the department shall convene an advisory committee to evaluate whether changes are needed to align the general industry safety orders in Sections 3403 to 3411, inclusive, of Article 10.1 (commencing with Section 3401) of Group 2 of Subchapter 7 of Chapter 4 of Article 8 of Division 1 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations with the applicable and most recently promulgated standards of the National Fire Protection Association. The committee shall be composed of parties in both management and labor, represent a cross section of the fire protection industry and community, and be competent and knowledgeable regarding personal protective clothing and equipment for firefighters and firefighting practices generally.(b) By July 1, 2016, the advisory committee shall present its findings and recommendations for consideration by the board. No later than July 1, 2017, the board shall render a decision regarding the adoption of changes to the general industry safety orders in Sections 3403 to 3411, inclusive, of Article 10.1 (commencing with Section 3401) of Group 2 of Subchapter 7 of Chapter 4 of Article 8 of Division 1 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, or other applicable standards and regulations, in order to maintain alignment with the applicable National Fire Protection Association standards.(c) Beginning July 1, 2018, and every five years thereafter, the board, in consultation with the department, shall complete a comprehensive review of all revisions to National Fire Protection Association standards pertaining to personal protective equipment covered by the general industry safety orders in Sections 3403 to 3411, inclusive, of Article 10.1 (commencing with Section 3401) of Group 2 of Subchapter 7 of Chapter 4 of Article 8 of Division 1 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations. If the review finds that the revisions to applicable National Fire Protection Association standards provide a greater degree of personal protection than the safety orders, the board shall consider modifying existing safety orders and shall render a decision regarding the adoption of necessary changes to safety orders, or other applicable standards and regulations, no later than July 1 of the subsequent year, in order to maintain alignment of the safety orders with the applicable National Fire Protection Association standards.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 811, Sec. 1. (AB 2146) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Labor Code § 147.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Labor Code - LAB|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS|CHAPTER 6 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board|Section 147.5.

147.5.  (a) By January 1, 2017, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health shall convene an advisory committee to evaluate whether there is a need to develop industry-specific regulations related to the activities of facilities issued a license pursuant to Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 19300) of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code.(b) By July 1, 2017, the advisory committee shall present to the board its findings and recommendations for consideration by the board. By July 1, 2017, the board shall render a decision regarding the adoption of industry-specific regulations pursuant to this section.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 689, Sec. 7. (AB 266) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Labor Code § 147.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Labor Code - LAB|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS|CHAPTER 6 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board|Section 147.6.

147.6.  (a) By March 1, 2018, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health shall convene an advisory committee to evaluate whether there is a need to develop industry-specific regulations related to the activities of licensees under Division 10 (commencing with Section 26000) of the Business and Professions Code, including but not limited to, whether specific requirements are needed to address exposure to second-hand marijuana smoke by employees at facilities where on-site consumption of marijuana is permitted under subdivision (d) of Section 26200 of the Business and Professions Code, and whether specific requirements are needed to address the potential risks of combustion, inhalation, armed robberies or repetitive strain injuries.(b) By October 1, 2018, the advisory committee shall present to the board its findings and recommendations for consideration by the board. By October 1, 2018, the board shall render a decision regarding the adoption of industry-specific regulations pursuant to this section.(Added November 8, 2016, by initiative Proposition 64, Sec. 6.2.)
CA Labor Code § 148 (2021)
2021 California Code|Labor Code - LAB|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS|CHAPTER 6.5 - Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board|Section 148.

148.  (a) There is in the Department of Industrial Relations the Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board, consisting of three members appointed by the Governor, subject to the approval of the Senate. One member shall be from the field of management, one shall be from the field of labor and one member shall be from the general public. The public member shall be chosen from other than the fields of management and labor. Each member of the appeals board shall devote his full time to the performance of his duties.(b) The chairman and each member of the appeals board shall receive the annual salary provided for by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 11550) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(c) The Governor shall designate the chairman of the appeals board from the membership of the appeals board. The person so designated shall hold the office of chairman at the pleasure of the Governor. The chairman shall designate a member of the appeals board to act as chairman in his absence.(Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 993.)
CA Labor Code § 148.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Labor Code - LAB|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS|CHAPTER 6.5 - Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board|Section 148.1.

148.1.  Each member of the appeals board shall serve for a term of four years and until his successor is appointed and qualifies. The terms of the first three members appointed to the appeals board shall expire on the second, third, and fourth January 15th following the date of the appointment of the first appointed member. A vacancy shall be filled by the Governor, subject to the approval of the Senate by appointment for the unexpired term.(Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 993.)
CA Labor Code § 148.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Labor Code - LAB|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS|CHAPTER 6.5 - Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board|Section 148.2.

148.2.  The appeals board may employ necessary assistants, officers, experts, hearing officers, and such other employees as it deems necessary. All such personnel of the appeals board shall be under the supervision of the chairman of the appeals board or an executive officer to whom the chairman delegates such responsibility. All such personnel shall be appointed pursuant to the State Civil Service Act (Part 2 (commencing with Section 18500) of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code), except for the one exempt deputy or employee allowed by subdivision (e) of Section 4 of Article XXIV of the California Constitution. The salaries of the hearing officers shall be fixed by the State Personnel Board at a rate comparable to that of other referees or hearing officers in state service whose duties and responsibilities are comparable, without regard to whether such other positions have membership in the State Bar of California as a prerequisite to appointment.(Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 993.)
CA Labor Code § 148.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Labor Code - LAB|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS|CHAPTER 6.5 - Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board|Section 148.4.

148.4.  All decisions and orders of the appeals board shall be in writing.(Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 993.)
CA Labor Code § 148.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Labor Code - LAB|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS|CHAPTER 6.5 - Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board|Section 148.5.

148.5.  A decision of the appeals board is final, except for any rehearing or judicial review as permitted by Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 6600) of Part 1 of Division 5.(Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 993.)
CA Labor Code § 148.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Labor Code - LAB|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS|CHAPTER 6.5 - Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board|Section 148.6.

148.6.  A decision of the appeals board is binding on the director and the Division of Occupational Safety and Health with respect to the parties involved in the particular appeal. The director shall have the right to seek judicial review of an appeals board decision irrespective of whether or not he or she appeared or participated in the appeal to the appeals board or its hearing officer.(Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1360, Sec. 101.)
CA Labor Code § 148.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Labor Code - LAB|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS|CHAPTER 6.5 - Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board|Section 148.7.

148.7.  The appeals board, acting as a whole, may adopt, amend, or repeal rules of practice and procedure pertaining to hearing appeals and other matters falling within its jurisdiction. All such rules, amendments thereto, or repeals thereof shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 454, Sec. 130.)
CA Labor Code § 148.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Labor Code - LAB|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS|CHAPTER 6.5 - Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board|Section 148.8.

148.8.  The appeals board and its duly authorized representatives in the performance of its duties shall have the powers of a head of a department as set forth in Article 2 (commencing with Section 11180) of Chapter 2 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, except for Section 11185 of the Government Code.(Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 993.)
CA Labor Code § 148.9 (2021)
2021 California Code|Labor Code - LAB|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS|CHAPTER 6.5 - Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board|Section 148.9.

148.9.  Decisions of the appeals board shall be made by a majority of the appeals board, except as otherwise expressly provided.(Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 993.)
CA Labor Code § 149 (2021)
2021 California Code|Labor Code - LAB|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS|CHAPTER 6.5 - Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board|Section 149.

149.  The chairman of the appeals board may authorize its executive officer to act as deputy appeals board member, and may delegate authority and duties to the executive officer in the event of the absence of a member of the appeals board.(Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 993.)
CA Labor Code § 149.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Labor Code - LAB|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS|CHAPTER 6.5 - Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board|Section 149.5.

149.5.  The appeals board may award reasonable costs, including attorney’s fees, consultant’s fees, and witness’ fees, not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) in the aggregate, to any employer who appeals a citation resulting from an inspection or investigation conducted on or after January 1, 1980, issued for violation of an occupational safety and health standard, rule, order, or regulation established pursuant to Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 140) of Division 1, if (1) either the employer prevails in the appeal, or the citation is withdrawn, and (2) the appeals board finds that the issuance of the citation was the result of arbitrary or capricious action or conduct by the division.The appeals board shall adopt rules of practice and procedure to implement this section.The payment of costs pursuant to this section shall be from funds in the regular operating budget of the division. The division shall show in its proposed budget for each fiscal year the following information with respect to the prior fiscal year:(a) The total costs paid.(b) The number of cases in which costs were paid.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1077.)