Section 9061.
9061. (a) For purposes of this part, “serious violation” shall have the meaning specified in Section 6432 and, except as provided in subdivision (b), shall additionally include any violation of a standard or special order respecting the use of a carcinogen. (b) A violation of a standard or special order respecting the use of a carcinogen shall […]
Section 7996.
7996. All safety equipment required to provide safe employment in tunnels or underground mines shall be U.S. Bureau of Mines approved, or acceptable to other authorities recognized by the division, and acceptable by the division. (Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1430.)
Section 9007.
9007. “Standards” means standards and orders adopted by the standards board pursuant to Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 140) of Division 1. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 947, Sec. 2.)
Section 7997.
7997. The board shall review and update general orders for tunnels and mines at least every two years. Representatives of the unit inspecting tunnels and mines shall be consulted during each review and shall be permitted to submit suggested changes to the general orders at any time. (Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1430.)
Section 9008.
9008. “Standards board” means the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 947, Sec. 2.)
Section 7998.
7998. The division shall also develop tests, available in English, Spanish, or other languages where a sufficient portion of employees exists to show need, to qualify gas testers and safety representatives in tunnels and mines. (Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1284.)
Section 7999.
7999. No person shall be qualified to operate as a gas tester, or serve as a safety representative in a tunnel or underground mine unless he holds a certificate issued by the division. No certificate may be issued or renewed unless the applicant or licensee, as the case may be, has passed an examination given […]
Section 8000.
8000. Requirements established by the board shall preempt local government rules, regulations, and laws requiring certification or licensing as gas testers or safety representatives. However, local governments may contract with the division for testing applicants and issuing certifications. (Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1430.)
Section 8001.
8001. The division shall charge a fee sufficient to cover the direct and indirect costs of the division to administer the examination and certification of gas testers and safety representatives for tunnels and mines. Renewals shall be made every five years. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 31, Sec. 227. (SB 836) Effective June 27, 2016.)
Section 8002.
8002. All fees from applications shall be nonrefundable. Those fees shall be deposited into the Occupational Safety and Health Fund. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 31, Sec. 228. (SB 836) Effective June 27, 2016.)