Chapter 352 Oregon Laws 2011

AN ACT

HB 2091

Relating to information made available to agricultural employers for dissemination to employees; amending ORS 654.770.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. ORS 654.770 is amended to read:

654.770. The Department of Consumer and Business Services shall develop and make available basic information for agriculture employers to use in informing and training employees pursuant to ORS 654.780. The information shall include, but need not be limited to, proper personal hygiene, protective safety equipment, general safety rules, proper work clothing, employee rights with respect to this chapter and common symptoms of hazardous chemical exposure. The basic information shall be [developed in a variety of languages including but not limited to English, Spanish, Russian, Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Laotian, Vietnamese, Korean and Cambodian] made available in English, Spanish and any other language determined necessary by the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services after consideration of any input received from stakeholders.

Approved by the Governor June 16, 2011

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 16, 2011

Effective date January 1, 2012

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