Amended IN Assembly March 24, 2022 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1643Introduced by Assembly Member Robert RivasJanuary 12, 2022 An act to amend Section 53 of the Labor Code, add Chapter 7.6 (commencing with Section 186) to Division 1 of the Labor Code, and to add Chapter 4.6 (commencing with Section 10543) to Part 1 of Division 3 of the Unemployment Insurance Code, relating to employment. state government.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1643, as amended, Robert Rivas. Department of Industrial Relations. State government: extreme heat: advisory committees. Existing law grants the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, which is within the Department of Industrial Relations, jurisdiction over all employment and places of employment, with the power necessary to enforce and administer all occupational health and safety laws and standards. The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board, an independent entity within the Department of Industrial Relations, has the exclusive authority to adopt occupational safety and health standards within the state. Under existing law, certain violations of a standard, order, or special order pursuant to these provisions are crimes.Existing regulations of the division protect employees in outdoor places of employment from heat illness and prescribe requirements to prevent heat illness from occurring.This bill would require the division to establish an advisory committee to evaluate its current reporting practices relating to illness and death in the workplace caused by exposure to extreme heat or humidity and to recommend changes to the divisions regulations that would ensure accurate reporting of illness and death in the workplace caused by exposure to extreme heat or humidity. The bill would prescribe topics for the committee to consider in evaluating the divisions reporting practices and making recommendations, including the best practices to improve education and encourage reporting of health-related illnesses, especially for low-income and uninsured populations. The bill would require the division to adopt the regulatory changes recommended by the committee.Because a violation of certain safety and health standards or orders constitutes a crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.Existing law establishes the Employment Development Department (EDD) within the Labor and Workforce Development Agency and designates an executive officer known as the Director of Employment Development to head EDD. Existing law vests the director with the duties, purposes, responsibilities, and jurisdiction over, among other things, job creation activities.This bill would require EDD to establish an advisory committee to study the effects of extreme heat and humidity on Californias workers and economy and to recommend changes to EDDs regulations that would improve the states understanding of the effects of extreme heat and humidity on Californias workers and economy. The bill would prescribe topics for the committee to consider in studying the effects of extreme heat and humidity and making recommendations, including the best practices for conducting data collection on the impacts of extreme heat and humidity on the workforce, businesses, and the economy. The bill would also require the committee to evaluate and publish data on prescribed topics, including the total cost of extreme heat and humidity to California businesses. The bill would require EDD to adopt the regulatory changes recommended by the committee.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.Existing law establishes in the Labor and Workforce Development Agency the Department of Industrial Relations for specified purposes and provides for its administration by the Director of Industrial Relations. Existing law defines the designation head of the department to mean the Director of Industrial Relations, unless the Labor Code expressly provides that another entity has jurisdiction over a specific matter.This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to that definition.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NOYES Local Program: NOYES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Chapter 7.6 (commencing with Section 186) is added to Division 1 of the Labor Code, to read: CHAPTER 7.6. Extreme Heat Advisory Committee186. (a) The Division of Occupational Safety and Health shall establish an advisory committee to evaluate its current reporting practices relating to illness and death caused by exposure to extreme heat or humidity in the workplace. The committee shall also recommend changes to the divisions regulations that would ensure accurate reporting of illness and death caused by exposure to extreme heat or humidity in the workplace. In evaluating the divisions reporting practices and recommending regulatory changes, the committee shall consider, at a minimum, all of the following:(1) The best practices to improve education and encourage reporting of health-related illnesses, especially for low-income and uninsured populations.(2) The best practices to provide culturally relevant information, including in indigenous languages, on extreme heat and humidity and its health impacts to both indoor and outdoor workers.(3) The best practices for ensuring accurate reporting of heat-related illnesses, with consideration paid to all of the following:(A) The effects of extreme temperatures and humidity on workers after their shift.(B) Whether illnesses are being reported after the end of shifts.(C) The frequency at which different types of injuries occur at given temperatures and humidity levels.(D) The number of injuries, illnesses, or deaths traceable to extreme heat or humidity that occur that are not commonly associated with extreme heat or humidity. (b) The committee shall be comprised of the following members:(1) Two representatives from the division.(2) Two representatives from the Employment Development Department.(3) Two representatives from the Labor and Workforce Development Agency.(4) Two representatives from the Department of Industrial Relations.(5) Two representatives from the Division of Workers Compensation.(6) One representative from a labor union who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(7) One representative from a business who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(8) Two academic scholars who have demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(c) The division shall adopt the regulatory changes recommended by the committee.SEC. 2. Chapter 4.6 (commencing with Section 10543) is added to Part 1 of Division 3 of the Unemployment Insurance Code, to read: CHAPTER 4.6. Extreme Heat Advisory Committee10543. (a) The department shall establish an advisory committee to study the effects of extreme heat and humidity on Californias workers and economy. The committee shall also recommend changes to the departments regulations that would improve the states understanding of the effects that extreme heat or humidity has on Californias workers and economy. In considering the effects of extreme heat and humidity on Californias workers and economy and recommending regulatory changes, the committee shall consider, at a minimum, all of the following:(1) The best practices for collecting data on the impacts of extreme heat and humidity on the workforce, businesses, and the economy.(2) The extent to which underreporting of heat-related illnesses and injuries is impacting workers compensation and unemployment claims.(b) The committee shall evaluate and publish data on all of the following:(1) The total cost of extreme heat and humidity to California businesses.(2) The number of workdays that were canceled due to extreme heat or humidity.(3) The amount of wages lost due to extreme heat or humidity events.(4) The extent to which extreme heat and humidity has impacted small businesses and minority-owned businesses.(5) The extent to which extreme heat or humidity discourages individuals from working in specific industries.(c) The committee shall be comprised of the following members:(1) Two representatives from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health.(2) Two representatives from the department.(3) Two representatives from the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency.(4) Two representatives from the Division of Workers Compensation.(5) One representative from a labor union who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(6) One representative from a business who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(7) Two academic scholars who have demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(8) One economist who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(d) The department shall adopt the regulatory changes recommended by the committee.SEC. 3. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.SECTION 1.Section 53 of the Labor Code is amended to read:53.Whenever in Section 1001, or in Part 1 (commencing with Section 11000) of Division 3 of Title 2, of the Government Code head of the department or similar designation occurs, the designation, for the purposes of this code, shall mean the director, except, in respect to matters which by the express provisions of this code are committed to or retained under the jurisdiction of the Division of Workers Compensation, the State Compensation Insurance Fund, the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board, the Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board, or the Industrial Welfare Commission, the designation shall mean the Division of Workers Compensation, the Administrative Director of the Division of Workers Compensation, the Workers Compensation Appeals Board, the State Compensation Insurance Fund, the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board, the Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board, or the Industrial Welfare Commission, as the case may be.
Amended IN Assembly March 24, 2022 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1643Introduced by Assembly Member Robert RivasJanuary 12, 2022 An act to amend Section 53 of the Labor Code, add Chapter 7.6 (commencing with Section 186) to Division 1 of the Labor Code, and to add Chapter 4.6 (commencing with Section 10543) to Part 1 of Division 3 of the Unemployment Insurance Code, relating to employment. state government.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1643, as amended, Robert Rivas. Department of Industrial Relations. State government: extreme heat: advisory committees. Existing law grants the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, which is within the Department of Industrial Relations, jurisdiction over all employment and places of employment, with the power necessary to enforce and administer all occupational health and safety laws and standards. The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board, an independent entity within the Department of Industrial Relations, has the exclusive authority to adopt occupational safety and health standards within the state. Under existing law, certain violations of a standard, order, or special order pursuant to these provisions are crimes.Existing regulations of the division protect employees in outdoor places of employment from heat illness and prescribe requirements to prevent heat illness from occurring.This bill would require the division to establish an advisory committee to evaluate its current reporting practices relating to illness and death in the workplace caused by exposure to extreme heat or humidity and to recommend changes to the divisions regulations that would ensure accurate reporting of illness and death in the workplace caused by exposure to extreme heat or humidity. The bill would prescribe topics for the committee to consider in evaluating the divisions reporting practices and making recommendations, including the best practices to improve education and encourage reporting of health-related illnesses, especially for low-income and uninsured populations. The bill would require the division to adopt the regulatory changes recommended by the committee.Because a violation of certain safety and health standards or orders constitutes a crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.Existing law establishes the Employment Development Department (EDD) within the Labor and Workforce Development Agency and designates an executive officer known as the Director of Employment Development to head EDD. Existing law vests the director with the duties, purposes, responsibilities, and jurisdiction over, among other things, job creation activities.This bill would require EDD to establish an advisory committee to study the effects of extreme heat and humidity on Californias workers and economy and to recommend changes to EDDs regulations that would improve the states understanding of the effects of extreme heat and humidity on Californias workers and economy. The bill would prescribe topics for the committee to consider in studying the effects of extreme heat and humidity and making recommendations, including the best practices for conducting data collection on the impacts of extreme heat and humidity on the workforce, businesses, and the economy. The bill would also require the committee to evaluate and publish data on prescribed topics, including the total cost of extreme heat and humidity to California businesses. The bill would require EDD to adopt the regulatory changes recommended by the committee.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.Existing law establishes in the Labor and Workforce Development Agency the Department of Industrial Relations for specified purposes and provides for its administration by the Director of Industrial Relations. Existing law defines the designation head of the department to mean the Director of Industrial Relations, unless the Labor Code expressly provides that another entity has jurisdiction over a specific matter.This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to that definition.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NOYES Local Program: NOYES
Amended IN Assembly March 24, 2022
Amended IN Assembly March 24, 2022
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 1643
Introduced by Assembly Member Robert RivasJanuary 12, 2022
Introduced by Assembly Member Robert Rivas
January 12, 2022
An act to amend Section 53 of the Labor Code, add Chapter 7.6 (commencing with Section 186) to Division 1 of the Labor Code, and to add Chapter 4.6 (commencing with Section 10543) to Part 1 of Division 3 of the Unemployment Insurance Code, relating to employment. state government.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1643, as amended, Robert Rivas. Department of Industrial Relations. State government: extreme heat: advisory committees.
Existing law grants the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, which is within the Department of Industrial Relations, jurisdiction over all employment and places of employment, with the power necessary to enforce and administer all occupational health and safety laws and standards. The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board, an independent entity within the Department of Industrial Relations, has the exclusive authority to adopt occupational safety and health standards within the state. Under existing law, certain violations of a standard, order, or special order pursuant to these provisions are crimes.Existing regulations of the division protect employees in outdoor places of employment from heat illness and prescribe requirements to prevent heat illness from occurring.This bill would require the division to establish an advisory committee to evaluate its current reporting practices relating to illness and death in the workplace caused by exposure to extreme heat or humidity and to recommend changes to the divisions regulations that would ensure accurate reporting of illness and death in the workplace caused by exposure to extreme heat or humidity. The bill would prescribe topics for the committee to consider in evaluating the divisions reporting practices and making recommendations, including the best practices to improve education and encourage reporting of health-related illnesses, especially for low-income and uninsured populations. The bill would require the division to adopt the regulatory changes recommended by the committee.Because a violation of certain safety and health standards or orders constitutes a crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.Existing law establishes the Employment Development Department (EDD) within the Labor and Workforce Development Agency and designates an executive officer known as the Director of Employment Development to head EDD. Existing law vests the director with the duties, purposes, responsibilities, and jurisdiction over, among other things, job creation activities.This bill would require EDD to establish an advisory committee to study the effects of extreme heat and humidity on Californias workers and economy and to recommend changes to EDDs regulations that would improve the states understanding of the effects of extreme heat and humidity on Californias workers and economy. The bill would prescribe topics for the committee to consider in studying the effects of extreme heat and humidity and making recommendations, including the best practices for conducting data collection on the impacts of extreme heat and humidity on the workforce, businesses, and the economy. The bill would also require the committee to evaluate and publish data on prescribed topics, including the total cost of extreme heat and humidity to California businesses. The bill would require EDD to adopt the regulatory changes recommended by the committee.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.Existing law establishes in the Labor and Workforce Development Agency the Department of Industrial Relations for specified purposes and provides for its administration by the Director of Industrial Relations. Existing law defines the designation head of the department to mean the Director of Industrial Relations, unless the Labor Code expressly provides that another entity has jurisdiction over a specific matter.This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to that definition.
Existing law grants the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, which is within the Department of Industrial Relations, jurisdiction over all employment and places of employment, with the power necessary to enforce and administer all occupational health and safety laws and standards. The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board, an independent entity within the Department of Industrial Relations, has the exclusive authority to adopt occupational safety and health standards within the state. Under existing law, certain violations of a standard, order, or special order pursuant to these provisions are crimes.
Existing regulations of the division protect employees in outdoor places of employment from heat illness and prescribe requirements to prevent heat illness from occurring.
This bill would require the division to establish an advisory committee to evaluate its current reporting practices relating to illness and death in the workplace caused by exposure to extreme heat or humidity and to recommend changes to the divisions regulations that would ensure accurate reporting of illness and death in the workplace caused by exposure to extreme heat or humidity. The bill would prescribe topics for the committee to consider in evaluating the divisions reporting practices and making recommendations, including the best practices to improve education and encourage reporting of health-related illnesses, especially for low-income and uninsured populations. The bill would require the division to adopt the regulatory changes recommended by the committee.
Because a violation of certain safety and health standards or orders constitutes a crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
Existing law establishes the Employment Development Department (EDD) within the Labor and Workforce Development Agency and designates an executive officer known as the Director of Employment Development to head EDD. Existing law vests the director with the duties, purposes, responsibilities, and jurisdiction over, among other things, job creation activities.
This bill would require EDD to establish an advisory committee to study the effects of extreme heat and humidity on Californias workers and economy and to recommend changes to EDDs regulations that would improve the states understanding of the effects of extreme heat and humidity on Californias workers and economy. The bill would prescribe topics for the committee to consider in studying the effects of extreme heat and humidity and making recommendations, including the best practices for conducting data collection on the impacts of extreme heat and humidity on the workforce, businesses, and the economy. The bill would also require the committee to evaluate and publish data on prescribed topics, including the total cost of extreme heat and humidity to California businesses. The bill would require EDD to adopt the regulatory changes recommended by the committee.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Existing law establishes in the Labor and Workforce Development Agency the Department of Industrial Relations for specified purposes and provides for its administration by the Director of Industrial Relations. Existing law defines the designation head of the department to mean the Director of Industrial Relations, unless the Labor Code expressly provides that another entity has jurisdiction over a specific matter.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to that definition.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Chapter 7.6 (commencing with Section 186) is added to Division 1 of the Labor Code, to read: CHAPTER 7.6. Extreme Heat Advisory Committee186. (a) The Division of Occupational Safety and Health shall establish an advisory committee to evaluate its current reporting practices relating to illness and death caused by exposure to extreme heat or humidity in the workplace. The committee shall also recommend changes to the divisions regulations that would ensure accurate reporting of illness and death caused by exposure to extreme heat or humidity in the workplace. In evaluating the divisions reporting practices and recommending regulatory changes, the committee shall consider, at a minimum, all of the following:(1) The best practices to improve education and encourage reporting of health-related illnesses, especially for low-income and uninsured populations.(2) The best practices to provide culturally relevant information, including in indigenous languages, on extreme heat and humidity and its health impacts to both indoor and outdoor workers.(3) The best practices for ensuring accurate reporting of heat-related illnesses, with consideration paid to all of the following:(A) The effects of extreme temperatures and humidity on workers after their shift.(B) Whether illnesses are being reported after the end of shifts.(C) The frequency at which different types of injuries occur at given temperatures and humidity levels.(D) The number of injuries, illnesses, or deaths traceable to extreme heat or humidity that occur that are not commonly associated with extreme heat or humidity. (b) The committee shall be comprised of the following members:(1) Two representatives from the division.(2) Two representatives from the Employment Development Department.(3) Two representatives from the Labor and Workforce Development Agency.(4) Two representatives from the Department of Industrial Relations.(5) Two representatives from the Division of Workers Compensation.(6) One representative from a labor union who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(7) One representative from a business who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(8) Two academic scholars who have demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(c) The division shall adopt the regulatory changes recommended by the committee.SEC. 2. Chapter 4.6 (commencing with Section 10543) is added to Part 1 of Division 3 of the Unemployment Insurance Code, to read: CHAPTER 4.6. Extreme Heat Advisory Committee10543. (a) The department shall establish an advisory committee to study the effects of extreme heat and humidity on Californias workers and economy. The committee shall also recommend changes to the departments regulations that would improve the states understanding of the effects that extreme heat or humidity has on Californias workers and economy. In considering the effects of extreme heat and humidity on Californias workers and economy and recommending regulatory changes, the committee shall consider, at a minimum, all of the following:(1) The best practices for collecting data on the impacts of extreme heat and humidity on the workforce, businesses, and the economy.(2) The extent to which underreporting of heat-related illnesses and injuries is impacting workers compensation and unemployment claims.(b) The committee shall evaluate and publish data on all of the following:(1) The total cost of extreme heat and humidity to California businesses.(2) The number of workdays that were canceled due to extreme heat or humidity.(3) The amount of wages lost due to extreme heat or humidity events.(4) The extent to which extreme heat and humidity has impacted small businesses and minority-owned businesses.(5) The extent to which extreme heat or humidity discourages individuals from working in specific industries.(c) The committee shall be comprised of the following members:(1) Two representatives from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health.(2) Two representatives from the department.(3) Two representatives from the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency.(4) Two representatives from the Division of Workers Compensation.(5) One representative from a labor union who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(6) One representative from a business who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(7) Two academic scholars who have demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(8) One economist who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(d) The department shall adopt the regulatory changes recommended by the committee.SEC. 3. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.SECTION 1.Section 53 of the Labor Code is amended to read:53.Whenever in Section 1001, or in Part 1 (commencing with Section 11000) of Division 3 of Title 2, of the Government Code head of the department or similar designation occurs, the designation, for the purposes of this code, shall mean the director, except, in respect to matters which by the express provisions of this code are committed to or retained under the jurisdiction of the Division of Workers Compensation, the State Compensation Insurance Fund, the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board, the Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board, or the Industrial Welfare Commission, the designation shall mean the Division of Workers Compensation, the Administrative Director of the Division of Workers Compensation, the Workers Compensation Appeals Board, the State Compensation Insurance Fund, the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board, the Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board, or the Industrial Welfare Commission, as the case may be.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 7.6 (commencing with Section 186) is added to Division 1 of the Labor Code, to read: CHAPTER 7.6. Extreme Heat Advisory Committee186. (a) The Division of Occupational Safety and Health shall establish an advisory committee to evaluate its current reporting practices relating to illness and death caused by exposure to extreme heat or humidity in the workplace. The committee shall also recommend changes to the divisions regulations that would ensure accurate reporting of illness and death caused by exposure to extreme heat or humidity in the workplace. In evaluating the divisions reporting practices and recommending regulatory changes, the committee shall consider, at a minimum, all of the following:(1) The best practices to improve education and encourage reporting of health-related illnesses, especially for low-income and uninsured populations.(2) The best practices to provide culturally relevant information, including in indigenous languages, on extreme heat and humidity and its health impacts to both indoor and outdoor workers.(3) The best practices for ensuring accurate reporting of heat-related illnesses, with consideration paid to all of the following:(A) The effects of extreme temperatures and humidity on workers after their shift.(B) Whether illnesses are being reported after the end of shifts.(C) The frequency at which different types of injuries occur at given temperatures and humidity levels.(D) The number of injuries, illnesses, or deaths traceable to extreme heat or humidity that occur that are not commonly associated with extreme heat or humidity. (b) The committee shall be comprised of the following members:(1) Two representatives from the division.(2) Two representatives from the Employment Development Department.(3) Two representatives from the Labor and Workforce Development Agency.(4) Two representatives from the Department of Industrial Relations.(5) Two representatives from the Division of Workers Compensation.(6) One representative from a labor union who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(7) One representative from a business who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(8) Two academic scholars who have demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(c) The division shall adopt the regulatory changes recommended by the committee.
SECTION 1. Chapter 7.6 (commencing with Section 186) is added to Division 1 of the Labor Code, to read:
### SECTION 1.
CHAPTER 7.6. Extreme Heat Advisory Committee186. (a) The Division of Occupational Safety and Health shall establish an advisory committee to evaluate its current reporting practices relating to illness and death caused by exposure to extreme heat or humidity in the workplace. The committee shall also recommend changes to the divisions regulations that would ensure accurate reporting of illness and death caused by exposure to extreme heat or humidity in the workplace. In evaluating the divisions reporting practices and recommending regulatory changes, the committee shall consider, at a minimum, all of the following:(1) The best practices to improve education and encourage reporting of health-related illnesses, especially for low-income and uninsured populations.(2) The best practices to provide culturally relevant information, including in indigenous languages, on extreme heat and humidity and its health impacts to both indoor and outdoor workers.(3) The best practices for ensuring accurate reporting of heat-related illnesses, with consideration paid to all of the following:(A) The effects of extreme temperatures and humidity on workers after their shift.(B) Whether illnesses are being reported after the end of shifts.(C) The frequency at which different types of injuries occur at given temperatures and humidity levels.(D) The number of injuries, illnesses, or deaths traceable to extreme heat or humidity that occur that are not commonly associated with extreme heat or humidity. (b) The committee shall be comprised of the following members:(1) Two representatives from the division.(2) Two representatives from the Employment Development Department.(3) Two representatives from the Labor and Workforce Development Agency.(4) Two representatives from the Department of Industrial Relations.(5) Two representatives from the Division of Workers Compensation.(6) One representative from a labor union who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(7) One representative from a business who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(8) Two academic scholars who have demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(c) The division shall adopt the regulatory changes recommended by the committee.
CHAPTER 7.6. Extreme Heat Advisory Committee186. (a) The Division of Occupational Safety and Health shall establish an advisory committee to evaluate its current reporting practices relating to illness and death caused by exposure to extreme heat or humidity in the workplace. The committee shall also recommend changes to the divisions regulations that would ensure accurate reporting of illness and death caused by exposure to extreme heat or humidity in the workplace. In evaluating the divisions reporting practices and recommending regulatory changes, the committee shall consider, at a minimum, all of the following:(1) The best practices to improve education and encourage reporting of health-related illnesses, especially for low-income and uninsured populations.(2) The best practices to provide culturally relevant information, including in indigenous languages, on extreme heat and humidity and its health impacts to both indoor and outdoor workers.(3) The best practices for ensuring accurate reporting of heat-related illnesses, with consideration paid to all of the following:(A) The effects of extreme temperatures and humidity on workers after their shift.(B) Whether illnesses are being reported after the end of shifts.(C) The frequency at which different types of injuries occur at given temperatures and humidity levels.(D) The number of injuries, illnesses, or deaths traceable to extreme heat or humidity that occur that are not commonly associated with extreme heat or humidity. (b) The committee shall be comprised of the following members:(1) Two representatives from the division.(2) Two representatives from the Employment Development Department.(3) Two representatives from the Labor and Workforce Development Agency.(4) Two representatives from the Department of Industrial Relations.(5) Two representatives from the Division of Workers Compensation.(6) One representative from a labor union who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(7) One representative from a business who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(8) Two academic scholars who have demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(c) The division shall adopt the regulatory changes recommended by the committee.
CHAPTER 7.6. Extreme Heat Advisory Committee
CHAPTER 7.6. Extreme Heat Advisory Committee
186. (a) The Division of Occupational Safety and Health shall establish an advisory committee to evaluate its current reporting practices relating to illness and death caused by exposure to extreme heat or humidity in the workplace. The committee shall also recommend changes to the divisions regulations that would ensure accurate reporting of illness and death caused by exposure to extreme heat or humidity in the workplace. In evaluating the divisions reporting practices and recommending regulatory changes, the committee shall consider, at a minimum, all of the following:(1) The best practices to improve education and encourage reporting of health-related illnesses, especially for low-income and uninsured populations.(2) The best practices to provide culturally relevant information, including in indigenous languages, on extreme heat and humidity and its health impacts to both indoor and outdoor workers.(3) The best practices for ensuring accurate reporting of heat-related illnesses, with consideration paid to all of the following:(A) The effects of extreme temperatures and humidity on workers after their shift.(B) Whether illnesses are being reported after the end of shifts.(C) The frequency at which different types of injuries occur at given temperatures and humidity levels.(D) The number of injuries, illnesses, or deaths traceable to extreme heat or humidity that occur that are not commonly associated with extreme heat or humidity. (b) The committee shall be comprised of the following members:(1) Two representatives from the division.(2) Two representatives from the Employment Development Department.(3) Two representatives from the Labor and Workforce Development Agency.(4) Two representatives from the Department of Industrial Relations.(5) Two representatives from the Division of Workers Compensation.(6) One representative from a labor union who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(7) One representative from a business who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(8) Two academic scholars who have demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(c) The division shall adopt the regulatory changes recommended by the committee.
186. (a) The Division of Occupational Safety and Health shall establish an advisory committee to evaluate its current reporting practices relating to illness and death caused by exposure to extreme heat or humidity in the workplace. The committee shall also recommend changes to the divisions regulations that would ensure accurate reporting of illness and death caused by exposure to extreme heat or humidity in the workplace. In evaluating the divisions reporting practices and recommending regulatory changes, the committee shall consider, at a minimum, all of the following:
(1) The best practices to improve education and encourage reporting of health-related illnesses, especially for low-income and uninsured populations.
(2) The best practices to provide culturally relevant information, including in indigenous languages, on extreme heat and humidity and its health impacts to both indoor and outdoor workers.
(3) The best practices for ensuring accurate reporting of heat-related illnesses, with consideration paid to all of the following:
(A) The effects of extreme temperatures and humidity on workers after their shift.
(B) Whether illnesses are being reported after the end of shifts.
(C) The frequency at which different types of injuries occur at given temperatures and humidity levels.
(D) The number of injuries, illnesses, or deaths traceable to extreme heat or humidity that occur that are not commonly associated with extreme heat or humidity.
(b) The committee shall be comprised of the following members:
(1) Two representatives from the division.
(2) Two representatives from the Employment Development Department.
(3) Two representatives from the Labor and Workforce Development Agency.
(4) Two representatives from the Department of Industrial Relations.
(5) Two representatives from the Division of Workers Compensation.
(6) One representative from a labor union who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.
(7) One representative from a business who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.
(8) Two academic scholars who have demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.
(c) The division shall adopt the regulatory changes recommended by the committee.
SEC. 2. Chapter 4.6 (commencing with Section 10543) is added to Part 1 of Division 3 of the Unemployment Insurance Code, to read: CHAPTER 4.6. Extreme Heat Advisory Committee10543. (a) The department shall establish an advisory committee to study the effects of extreme heat and humidity on Californias workers and economy. The committee shall also recommend changes to the departments regulations that would improve the states understanding of the effects that extreme heat or humidity has on Californias workers and economy. In considering the effects of extreme heat and humidity on Californias workers and economy and recommending regulatory changes, the committee shall consider, at a minimum, all of the following:(1) The best practices for collecting data on the impacts of extreme heat and humidity on the workforce, businesses, and the economy.(2) The extent to which underreporting of heat-related illnesses and injuries is impacting workers compensation and unemployment claims.(b) The committee shall evaluate and publish data on all of the following:(1) The total cost of extreme heat and humidity to California businesses.(2) The number of workdays that were canceled due to extreme heat or humidity.(3) The amount of wages lost due to extreme heat or humidity events.(4) The extent to which extreme heat and humidity has impacted small businesses and minority-owned businesses.(5) The extent to which extreme heat or humidity discourages individuals from working in specific industries.(c) The committee shall be comprised of the following members:(1) Two representatives from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health.(2) Two representatives from the department.(3) Two representatives from the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency.(4) Two representatives from the Division of Workers Compensation.(5) One representative from a labor union who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(6) One representative from a business who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(7) Two academic scholars who have demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(8) One economist who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(d) The department shall adopt the regulatory changes recommended by the committee.
SEC. 2. Chapter 4.6 (commencing with Section 10543) is added to Part 1 of Division 3 of the Unemployment Insurance Code, to read:
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CHAPTER 4.6. Extreme Heat Advisory Committee10543. (a) The department shall establish an advisory committee to study the effects of extreme heat and humidity on Californias workers and economy. The committee shall also recommend changes to the departments regulations that would improve the states understanding of the effects that extreme heat or humidity has on Californias workers and economy. In considering the effects of extreme heat and humidity on Californias workers and economy and recommending regulatory changes, the committee shall consider, at a minimum, all of the following:(1) The best practices for collecting data on the impacts of extreme heat and humidity on the workforce, businesses, and the economy.(2) The extent to which underreporting of heat-related illnesses and injuries is impacting workers compensation and unemployment claims.(b) The committee shall evaluate and publish data on all of the following:(1) The total cost of extreme heat and humidity to California businesses.(2) The number of workdays that were canceled due to extreme heat or humidity.(3) The amount of wages lost due to extreme heat or humidity events.(4) The extent to which extreme heat and humidity has impacted small businesses and minority-owned businesses.(5) The extent to which extreme heat or humidity discourages individuals from working in specific industries.(c) The committee shall be comprised of the following members:(1) Two representatives from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health.(2) Two representatives from the department.(3) Two representatives from the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency.(4) Two representatives from the Division of Workers Compensation.(5) One representative from a labor union who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(6) One representative from a business who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(7) Two academic scholars who have demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(8) One economist who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(d) The department shall adopt the regulatory changes recommended by the committee.
CHAPTER 4.6. Extreme Heat Advisory Committee10543. (a) The department shall establish an advisory committee to study the effects of extreme heat and humidity on Californias workers and economy. The committee shall also recommend changes to the departments regulations that would improve the states understanding of the effects that extreme heat or humidity has on Californias workers and economy. In considering the effects of extreme heat and humidity on Californias workers and economy and recommending regulatory changes, the committee shall consider, at a minimum, all of the following:(1) The best practices for collecting data on the impacts of extreme heat and humidity on the workforce, businesses, and the economy.(2) The extent to which underreporting of heat-related illnesses and injuries is impacting workers compensation and unemployment claims.(b) The committee shall evaluate and publish data on all of the following:(1) The total cost of extreme heat and humidity to California businesses.(2) The number of workdays that were canceled due to extreme heat or humidity.(3) The amount of wages lost due to extreme heat or humidity events.(4) The extent to which extreme heat and humidity has impacted small businesses and minority-owned businesses.(5) The extent to which extreme heat or humidity discourages individuals from working in specific industries.(c) The committee shall be comprised of the following members:(1) Two representatives from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health.(2) Two representatives from the department.(3) Two representatives from the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency.(4) Two representatives from the Division of Workers Compensation.(5) One representative from a labor union who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(6) One representative from a business who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(7) Two academic scholars who have demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(8) One economist who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(d) The department shall adopt the regulatory changes recommended by the committee.
CHAPTER 4.6. Extreme Heat Advisory Committee
CHAPTER 4.6. Extreme Heat Advisory Committee
10543. (a) The department shall establish an advisory committee to study the effects of extreme heat and humidity on Californias workers and economy. The committee shall also recommend changes to the departments regulations that would improve the states understanding of the effects that extreme heat or humidity has on Californias workers and economy. In considering the effects of extreme heat and humidity on Californias workers and economy and recommending regulatory changes, the committee shall consider, at a minimum, all of the following:(1) The best practices for collecting data on the impacts of extreme heat and humidity on the workforce, businesses, and the economy.(2) The extent to which underreporting of heat-related illnesses and injuries is impacting workers compensation and unemployment claims.(b) The committee shall evaluate and publish data on all of the following:(1) The total cost of extreme heat and humidity to California businesses.(2) The number of workdays that were canceled due to extreme heat or humidity.(3) The amount of wages lost due to extreme heat or humidity events.(4) The extent to which extreme heat and humidity has impacted small businesses and minority-owned businesses.(5) The extent to which extreme heat or humidity discourages individuals from working in specific industries.(c) The committee shall be comprised of the following members:(1) Two representatives from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health.(2) Two representatives from the department.(3) Two representatives from the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency.(4) Two representatives from the Division of Workers Compensation.(5) One representative from a labor union who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(6) One representative from a business who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(7) Two academic scholars who have demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(8) One economist who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.(d) The department shall adopt the regulatory changes recommended by the committee.
10543. (a) The department shall establish an advisory committee to study the effects of extreme heat and humidity on Californias workers and economy. The committee shall also recommend changes to the departments regulations that would improve the states understanding of the effects that extreme heat or humidity has on Californias workers and economy. In considering the effects of extreme heat and humidity on Californias workers and economy and recommending regulatory changes, the committee shall consider, at a minimum, all of the following:
(1) The best practices for collecting data on the impacts of extreme heat and humidity on the workforce, businesses, and the economy.
(2) The extent to which underreporting of heat-related illnesses and injuries is impacting workers compensation and unemployment claims.
(b) The committee shall evaluate and publish data on all of the following:
(1) The total cost of extreme heat and humidity to California businesses.
(2) The number of workdays that were canceled due to extreme heat or humidity.
(3) The amount of wages lost due to extreme heat or humidity events.
(4) The extent to which extreme heat and humidity has impacted small businesses and minority-owned businesses.
(5) The extent to which extreme heat or humidity discourages individuals from working in specific industries.
(c) The committee shall be comprised of the following members:
(1) Two representatives from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health.
(2) Two representatives from the department.
(3) Two representatives from the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency.
(4) Two representatives from the Division of Workers Compensation.
(5) One representative from a labor union who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.
(6) One representative from a business who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.
(7) Two academic scholars who have demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.
(8) One economist who has demonstrated expertise in extreme heat-related exposure.
(d) The department shall adopt the regulatory changes recommended by the committee.
SEC. 3. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
SEC. 3. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
SEC. 3. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
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Whenever in Section 1001, or in Part 1 (commencing with Section 11000) of Division 3 of Title 2, of the Government Code head of the department or similar designation occurs, the designation, for the purposes of this code, shall mean the director, except, in respect to matters which by the express provisions of this code are committed to or retained under the jurisdiction of the Division of Workers Compensation, the State Compensation Insurance Fund, the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board, the Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board, or the Industrial Welfare Commission, the designation shall mean the Division of Workers Compensation, the Administrative Director of the Division of Workers Compensation, the Workers Compensation Appeals Board, the State Compensation Insurance Fund, the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board, the Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board, or the Industrial Welfare Commission, as the case may be.