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2011 California Code
Labor Code
DIVISION 5. SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT [6300 - 9104]
CHAPTER 3. Responsibilities and Duties of Employers and Employees
Section 6401
CA Labor Code § 6401 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?
Every employer shall furnish and use safety devices and safeguards, and shall adopt and use practices, means, methods, operations, and processes which are reasonably adequate to render such employment and place of employment safe and healthful. Every employer shall do every other thing reasonably necessary to protect the life, safety, and health of employees.
(Repealed and added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 993.)
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