Legislature Urges Employers to Protect Workers From – UV Hazards

SACRAMENTO -- The California legislature has passed a resolution urging employers to update their Injury and Illness Prevention Programs to protect workers from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation (UV).The resolution, SCR 25, authored by State Sen. Jackie Speier (D-San Francisco/San Mateo), asks employers to ensure that skin cancer prevention programs are put into operation and also urges state agencies to educate employers about the importance of sun safety.The chief cause of skin cance