California SB966 amends the Labor Code to prioritize youth apprenticeship and enhance process safety management in refineries and chemical plants.

California SB966 amends the Labor Code to establish youth apprenticeship as a priority for the Division of Apprenticeship Standards. It aims to increase apprenticeship pathways for youth, expand the number of community colleges and local education agencies offering youth apprenticeship programs, and enhance coordination with existing preapprenticeship and apprenticeship programs. Additionally, the bill mandates employers to develop and implement a written plan for employee participation in process safety management elements, including effective stop work procedures and hazard reporting.

California SB966 amends the Labor Code to prioritize youth apprenticeship and enhance process safety management in refineries and chemical plants.

California SB966 amends the Labor Code to establish youth apprenticeship as a priority for the Division of Apprenticeship Standards. It aims to increase apprenticeship pathways for youth, expand the number of community colleges and local education agencies offering youth apprenticeship programs, and enhance coordination with existing preapprenticeship and apprenticeship programs. Additionally, the bill mandates employers to develop and implement a written plan for employee participation in process safety management elements, including effective stop work procedures and hazard reporting.