BASIC SAFETY TRAINING FOR AGENCY SAFETY COORDINATORS - 2580.4

In accordance with Labor Code Section 6400 et seq., and Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, General Industry Safety Order #3203, the Department of General Services, Office of Insurance and Risk Management, has developed a Basic Safety Training course and has been assigned the responsibility for conducting that course. In accordance with the above Labor and Administrative Codes, successful completion of this course is mandatory for all State Safety Coordinators. Those Safety Coordinators with prior training or experience who wish to challenge this course in lieu of actual participation, may do so by submitting a written application to the Department of General Services, Office of Insurance and Risk Management.

The departmental director is responsible for ensuring that the departmental Safety Coordinator completes the Basic Safety Training Course within one year of the Coordinator's appointment.