SAN FRANCISCO - Two bills that were introduced recently will have an impact on the Cal-OSHA program. SB 1491 (Pat Johnston) would require the governor to fill vacant labor seats on the Cal-OSH Standards Board within 90 days of a vacancy or lose the appointment power to the speaker of the Assembly. The bill, sponsored by the California Labor Federation, would also require Senate confirmation of appointments to the board.AB 3831 (Horcher) would allow the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH)
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