{"code":"LAB","codeName":"Labor Code","section":"6359.5","citation":"Lab. Code, § 6359.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 5. SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT [6300. - 9254.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-5"},{"name":"PART 1. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH [6300. - 6725.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-5/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2.2. Artificial Stone; Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica [6359.1. - 6359.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-5/part-1/chapter-2.2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 734, Sec. 3.   (SB 20)   Effective January 1, 2026.","effective":"2026-01-01","html":"<p>The State Department of Public Health shall conduct all of the following activities to address silicosis risk exposure in fabrication shops:</p><p>(a) Identify businesses that conduct high-exposure trigger activities.</p><p>(b) Provide outreach and education about silicosis prevention and diagnosis to workers, employers, and healthcare providers.</p><p>(c) Provide technical assistance to local health jurisdictions engaged in silicosis surveillance and prevention activities.</p>","text":"The State Department of Public Health shall conduct all of the following activities to address silicosis risk exposure in fabrication shops: (a) Identify businesses that conduct high-exposure trigger activities. (b) Provide outreach and education about silicosis prevention and diagnosis to workers, employers, and healthcare providers. (c) Provide technical assistance to local health jurisdictions engaged in silicosis surveillance and prevention activities.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/artificial-stone-occupational-exposure-to-respirable-6359-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}