SafetyQuestion 364 of 1605
A contractor's employee reports an unsafe condition on the job. Under the IIPP communication requirement, the employer must:
a.Encourage employees to report hazards without fear of reprisal and address the reported condition
b.Ignore the report unless it is submitted in writing
c.Discipline the employee for stopping work
d.Forward the report to the CSLB
Explanation
8 CCR §3203 requires a system for communicating with employees on safety matters, including encouraging employees to report hazards without fear of reprisal. Retaliation against employees for raising safety concerns is unlawful.
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