November 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)

      Any individual or group planning to make a presentation during the Public Meeting is requested to contact Chris Witte, Executive Secretary, or Marley Hart, Executive Officer, at (916) 274-5721 in advance of the meeting so that any logistical concerns can be addressed.

   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
         Division 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter 7, Article 98
         Section 4994
         Crane Hoisting--Use of Outriggers, Stabilizers, and Other Supports

   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 Petition Decisions for Adoption

      1. Jogen Bhalla, Vice President
         AMOT
         Petition File No. 505

         The Petitioner requests the Board to amend Title 8, Petroleum Safety Orders--Refining, Section 6874, by expanding the current regulation to address safety devices and safeguards to prevent fire and explosion for stationary, mobile, and vehicular diesel engines operating in and around refineries.

      2. Bo Bradley, Director of Safety, Health, and Regulatory Services
         Associated General Contractors of California
         Guy Prescott, Director of Safety
         Operating Engineers Local 3
         Petition File No. 507

         The Petitioner requests the Board to amend Title 8, Construction Safety Orders, Sections 1590(d), 1591(b), and 1597, regarding exhaust and modifications of equipment.

   2. Proposed Variance Decisions for Adoption

      1. Consent Calendar

   3. Other

      1. Legislative Update

      2. Executive Officer's Report

         1. Calendar of Activities

         2. 2009 Meeting Schedule

      3. Future Agenda Items

         Next meeting:

         December 18, 2008
         State Resources Building
         1416 9th Street, Auditorium Room 102
         Sacramento, California 95814
         10:00 a.m.

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