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Committee advances bill to expand silicosis protections for countertop workers
Summary
The Assembly committee passed SB 20, which would tighten training and certification requirements to prevent silicosis among workers who fabricate and cut engineered stone; supporters and industry groups signaled areas for technical amendment.
The Assembly Labor and Employment Committee voted to pass SB 20 by Sen. Menjivar and re-referred the bill to the Appropriations Committee. The bill would expand training, certification and related protections intended to reduce silicosis and other silica-related illnesses among workers who fabricate and cut engineered stone countertops.
Sen. Menjivar…
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