2509 AMH CHAB ELGE 223

HB 2509 - H AMD 946

By Representative Bailey

ADOPTED 02/09/2012

    On page 1, beginning on line 18, after "program" strike all material through "voluntary" on page 2, line 3 and insert "statewide in a phased manner.  The department shall post information on its web page to provide information about the program to employers.  Participation by an employer is voluntary and subject to approval by the department.  The program shall supplement, but not replace any of, the department's existing compliance or consultation programs.  The department shall adopt rules to establish criteria for participation in the blueprint for safety program, and shall initiate rule making in 2012"

EFFECT:   Requires the Blueprint for Safety program (program) to be phased in statewide, rather than offered in each region of the Department of Labor and Industries (Department).  Requires the Department to provide information to employers about the program by posting information on its web page, rather than providing information to employers who likely meet the criteria.  Provides that participation is subject to Department approval.  Provides that the program supplements but does not replace existing compliance or consultation programs.  Requires the Department to adopt rules establishing program criteria and to initiate rule making in 2012.

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