§ 142 Division Enforces Safety Standards

Labor Code·California

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This law says the government makes sure workplaces are safe and follows safety rules. They can also change old safety rules if needed.

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•The government checks that workplaces follow safety rules.
•Old safety rules still count unless they are updated.
•Workers can report unsafe conditions.

Example

A construction worker sees broken scaffolding at a job site.

The worker can report it, and the government will make the company fix it to keep everyone safe.

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§ 142 Division Enforces Safety Standards

The Division of Occupational Safety and Health shall enforce all occupational safety and health standards adopted pursuant to this chapter, and those heretofore adopted by the Industrial Accident Commission or the Industrial Safety Board. General safety orders heretofore adopted by the Industrial Accident Commission or the Industrial Safety Board shall continue to remain in effect, but they may be amended or repealed pursuant to this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1124, Sec. 40. Effective September 30, 2002.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

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Division of Occupational Safety and Health occupational safety and health standards Industrial Accident Commission Industrial Safety Board General safety orders

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Labor Code. Section 142.

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