California · Labor Code
LAB §7864: The employer shall establish and implement written procedures and inspection and testing programs to maintain the ongoing integrity of process equipment.
What this law says, in plain English
Employers must create and follow written procedures and inspection programs to keep process equipment in proper working condition.
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The employer shall establish and implement written procedures and inspection and testing programs to maintain the ongoing integrity of process equipment. These programs shall include a process for allowing employees to identify and report potentially faulty or unsafe equipment, and to record their observations and suggestions in writing. The employer shall respond regarding the disposition of the employee’s concerns contained in the reports in a timely manner.
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