§ 23-28.4-1. Definitions. The following terms when used in this chapter shall have the meanings herein ascribed: (1) Employee means a person involved in performing the duties and responsibilities of a fire department, under the auspices of the organization. A fire department employee may be a full-time, or part-time, or volunteer employee, may occupy any […]
§ 23-28.4-2. Scope and purpose. This chapter establishes minimum requirements for a safety and health program for a fire department or any type of organization providing similar services. This chapter is not intended to supersede any more stringent requirements in effect at any fire department in the state. Fire departments are encouraged to provide protection […]
§ 23-28.4-3. Applicability. The requirements of this chapter apply to public fire departments, private, or contractual type fire departments primarily performing duties normally performed by public fire departments. History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 542, § 2.
§ 23-28.4-4. General requirements. It is the intent of this chapter to ensure that NFPA 1500: Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program is adopted and adhered to by all applicable fire departments in the state. History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 542, § 2.
§ 23-28.4-5. Implementation plan. Each applicable fire department in the state shall formulate a written plan to implement the requirements of NFPA 1500 not more than one hundred twenty days (120) after July 10, 1990 which shall be updated annually and a copy shall be given to the director of labor and training to be […]
§ 23-28.4-5.1. NFPA 1500 Implementation Plan Review Committee — Creation and membership. (a) There is hereby created a NFPA 1500 Implementation Plan Review Committee consisting of three (3) members: one of whom shall be appointed by the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns, one of whom shall be appointed by the Rhode Island State […]
§ 23-28.4-6. Exemptions. (a) This chapter shall not apply to volunteer fire departments. (b) The following NFPA 1500 chapters and sections shall not apply to this chapter: (1) Chapter 3, training and educational standards; (2) Chapter 8-4, fire department physicians; (3) Chapter 8-5, physical fitness programs. History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 542. § 2.
§ 23-28.4-6.1. Notice of pesticide and asbestos operations. (a) Every state or local municipal agency and every licensed asbestos contractor under chapter 24.5 of this title, and certified commercial applicator or licensed commercial applicator under chapter 25 of this title, shall notify the local fire fighting authorities of any asbestos abatement activity or pesticide fumigation. […]
§ 23-28.4-7. Responsibility for enforcement. The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced by the director of labor and training. History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 542, § 2; P.L. 1989, ch. 172, § 1; P.L. 1989, ch. 288, § 1; P.L. 1991, ch. 116, § 1.
