Chapter 1 – General Administration

11040.17 CALPIA Safety Committee

• Each facility that operates one or more CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA) enterprises shall establish a CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA) Safety Committee. It shall be noted that inmates employed by CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA) are considered “employees” for purposes of the California Occupational Safety and Health Act (CAL-OSHACalifornia Occupational Safety and Health Act) of 1973 and subsequent amendments.

• Prison Industries Administrator/ Manager

  • Committee membership shall be determined by each facility’s Prison Industries Administrator/Manager. Membership shall include inmate workers as well as supervisory employee representation. The size of each committee shall be dependent upon magnitude, complexity, geographic location, and diversity of the industry’s operations.

  • Membership selection process shall be determined by Prison Industries Managers, keeping in mind the necessity of accomplishing objectives by the most effective means.

  • Any grievances regarding health and safety issues shall be initiated and handled in accordance with DOMDepartment Operations Manual 54100.