BILL NUMBER:  SB 792
  VETOED	DATE: 09/30/2014




To the Members of the California State Senate:

I am returning Senate Bill 792 without my signature.

This bill directs the Department of Industrial Relations, in
consultation with the Department of Toxic Substances Control, to
adopt regulations, on or before January 1, 2016, to establish
performance standards for corrosion prevention work on projects
designated as public works. Unfortunately, the development of these
standards is outside of the jurisdiction and expertise of these
departments.

Using industry accepted standards for corrosion prevention and worker
safety on public infrastructure projects is good policy and
procurement requirements should ensure that all workers are properly
trained and certified to do this critical work.

Therefore I am directing the Department of Industrial Relations to
incorporate industry accepted standards for corrosion prevention
training into the appropriate apprenticeship programs. I am also
directing the department to work with the Standards Board to assess
the adequacy of safety standards for workers engaged in corrosion
prevention work and make necessary changes. Ś

Sincerely,



Edmund G. Brown Jr.