March 20, 2008 agenda

1. Call to order and introductions

2. Public meeting (open for public comment)

   1. This portion of the public meeting is open to any interested person to propose new or revised standards to the Board or to make any comment concerning occupational safety and health (Labor Code Section 142.2).

      This portion of the meeting is also open to any person who wishes to address the Board on any item on today's Business Meeting Agenda (Government Code Section 11125.7)

   2. Adjournment of the public meeting

3. Public hearing (open for public comment)

   1. Explanation of procedures

   2. Proposed Safety Standards (Revisions, Additions, Deletions)

      1. Title 8:

         General Industry Safety Orders
         Chapter 4, Subchapter 7, Article 11
         Sections 3412, 3413, 3414, and 3416
         Outdoor Advertising Structures--Fall Protection

   3. Adjournment of the Public Hearing

4. Business meeting

   The purpose of the business meeting is for the board to conduct its monthly business.

   1. Proposed Safety Orders for Adoption

      1. Low Voltage Electrical Safety Orders
         Chapter 4, Subchapter 5
         Electrical Safety Orders, Group 1
         Low-Voltage Electrical Safety Orders
         (Heard at the January 17, 2008, Public Hearing)

      2. Mine Safety Orders
         Chapter 4, Subchapter 17, Article 17
         Section 7016
         Brakes on Haulage Vehicles--Maintenance
         (Heard at the December 13, 2007, Public Hearing)

   2. Proposed Variance Decisions for Adoption

      1. Consent Calendar

   3. Other

      1. Legislative Update

      2. Executive Officer's Report

         1. Calendar of Activities

      3. Future Agenda Items:

         Next meeting:

         April 17, 2008
         State Resources Building
         1416 Ninth Street, Auditorium
         Sacramento, California 95814
         10:00 a.m.

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