State of California

M E M O R A N D U M


To:       PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT LIAISONS                   Date:  January 3, 1992
                                                Reference Code:  92-01



                    THIS MEMORANDUM SHOULD BE DISTRIBUTED TO:
                          DEPARTMENTAL TRAINING OFFICERS
                          DEPARTMENAL SAFETY OFFICERS


From:     Department of Personnel Administration



Subject:  Implementation of AB 1495 (Tanner) - Safety Training


          Labor Code (LC) Section 6401.7 requires all employers, including State
          agencies, to establish, implement, and maintain effective injury
          prevention programs.  The elements that these programs must contain
          are laid out in LC Section 6401.7 and in the California Code of
          Regulations, Title 8, Section 3203.

          Due to public concern that such safety programs might not cover all
          workers that an employer controls and directly supervises, the statute
          has been broadened so that State agencies' injury prevention programs
          must cover all workers who are exposed to hazards in the State
          workplace, including contract employees.  If there is a cost involved
          in extending the agency's program to cover contract employees, then
          the State agency may assess a fee to recover its cost.

          Agencies must review their programs, and if necessary, modify them to
          address this requirement immediately.  Additionally, agencies are
          advised to consider the impact of this requirement in relation to any
          future contracts with private contractors.  The contract language
          should include agreement on the need for safety training and
          assessment of cost to the contractor.  If you have questions, or need
          additional clarification, please contact Sharon McCalister in the
          State Workers' Compensation and Safety Program at (916) 327-1439 or
          ATSS 467-1439.





          Patricia Pavone, Chief
          Benefits and Training Division