California AB589 would require the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health to review and potentially update safety orders for.

California AB589 amends the Labor Code to mandate the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health to convene an advisory committee by January 1, 2016. This committee would evaluate whether changes are needed to align the general industry safety orders with the most recent National Fire Protection Association standards. The committee must present its findings by July 1, 2016, and the Division of Occupational Safety and Health must decide on any changes by July 1, 2017.

California AB589 would require the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health to review and potentially update safety orders for.

California AB589 amends the Labor Code to mandate the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health to convene an advisory committee by January 1, 2016. This committee would evaluate whether changes are needed to align the general industry safety orders with the most recent National Fire Protection Association standards. The committee must present its findings by July 1, 2016, and the Division of Occupational Safety and Health must decide on any changes by July 1, 2017.