3580966, 69A-62.021 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 3580966

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division:

Division of State Fire Marshal

Chapter:

FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Overview

RULE:

69A-62.021	Minimum Requirements for a Firefighter Employer Comprehensive Safety and Health Program
69A-62.022	Firefighter Employer Safety and Health Compliance Plan

PURPOSE:

All fire departments must have a safety and health program in place. Fire departments identified by the Division of Fire Marshal as having a high frequency or severity of work-related injuries among its employees must also have a remediation plan, in addition to its safety and health program. These rules establish the requirements for both programs.

SUMMARY:

The proposed amendments to Rule 69A-62.021, F.A.C., clarify that its provisions apply to all firefighter employers, not just those employers with a high frequency or severity of workers’ compensation claims. The proposed amendments also provide a new website where a list of proposed courses can be accessed. The proposed amendment to Rule 69A-022, F.A.C., clarifies that the remediation plan for firefighter employers identified as having a high frequency or severity of workers’ compensation claims must submit their remediation programs to the division for approval within one hundred twenty (120) days after receipt of notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

633.803, 633.804, 633.805, 633.808, 633.813, 633.809, 633.821 FS.

LAW:

633.805, 633.807, 633.808, 633.809, 633.821 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

2/16/2007 Vol. 33/07

COMMENTS:

From 2/16/2007 To 3/9/2007 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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