Chapter 584 Oregon Laws 1999

Session Law

AN ACT

HB 2320

Relating to occupational safety audit report.

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

SECTION 1. Section 2 of this 1999 Act is added to and made a part of ORS 654.001 to 654.295 and 654.750 to 654.780.

SECTION 2. (1) As used in this section, unless the context requires otherwise:

(a) "Safety and health consultation" means a voluntary review or inspection of a facility or equipment to improve workplace safety. "Safety and health consultation" does not include:

(A) An investigation of an occupational accident, illness or disease; or

(B) A discussion between employees of an employer or between employees of several employers in a multiemployer work setting.

(b) "Safety and health consultation report" means documentation of a safety and health consultation, including recommendations and supporting documents created by a consultant.

(2) In any inspection, investigation or administrative proceeding under ORS 654.001 to 654.295 and 654.750 to 654.780, an employer for which a safety and health consultation has occurred may refuse to disclose and may prevent any other person from disclosing a safety and health consultation report that results from the safety and health consultation.

Approved by the Governor July 12, 1999

Filed in the office of Secretary of State July 12, 1999

Effective date October 23, 1999

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