Labor Code section 7853

For the purposes of this part, “process safety management” means the application of management programs, which are not limited to engineering guidelines, when dealing with the risks associated with handling or working near hazardous chemicals. Process safety management is intended to prevent or minimize the consequences of catastrophic releases of acutely hazardous, flammable, or explosive chemicals.

Source: Section 7853, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=LAB§ionNum=7853. (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/labor_code_section_7853

Original Source: Section 7853, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=LAB§ionNum=7853. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).