Lab. Code, § 6359.2 · Chapter 2.2. Artificial Stone; Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica
Lab. Code, § 6359.2
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) The owner or operator of a fabrication shop, or any individual who will employ another individual to perform high-exposure trigger tasks in a fabrication shop, shall do both of the following:
(1) Ensure that any employee who performs high-exposure trigger tasks receives training as required pursuant to Section 5204 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.
(2) (A) Beginning on July 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, provide to the division through electronic submission a written attestation that each employee who performs high-exposure trigger tasks has received training as required pursuant to Section 5204 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person to make a false statement, representation, or certification on the written attestation described in subparagraph (A).
(b) The division shall enforce this section by issuing a citation alleging a violation of this section and a notice of a civil penalty in a manner that is consistent with Section 6317. Any person who receives a citation and penalty may appeal the citation and penalty to the appeals board in a manner consistent with Section 6319.
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History
Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 734, Sec. 3. (SB 20) Effective January 1, 2026.
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