Illinois SB0223 establishes a Safety Committee within the Department of Corrections to enhance workplace safety.
Illinois SB0223 amends the Unified Code of Corrections to create a Safety Committee within the Department of Corrections. The Committee, composed of both bargaining unit and non-bargaining unit employees, aims to improve workplace safety. The Director of Corrections appoints the chairperson, who must have a background in environmental health and safety. The Committee conducts workplace safety inspections, assesses compliance with health and safety laws, and prepares annual reports on safety efforts. The provisions are subject to appropriations.
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