California Association of Joint Powers Authorities

The California Association of Joint Powers Authorities (CAJPA) closely monitors legislative activity and takes positions on proposed legislation that could impact our member public entities. The CAJPA Safety/Loss Control Subcommittee monitors those bills and issues that could impact the safety and health of our employees and the general public.

CAJPA Supports:

• Legislation that seeks to establish consistency between state and federal standards.
• Legislation that seeks to coordinate federal and state hazardous materials programs in order to maintain efficiency and fairness.
• Health standards and safety regulations that protect the health and welfare of employees and the general public.
• Use of insurance wrap-up programs to facilitate loss control.
• Efforts to provide review of and comment on standards being considered by the Cal-OSHA Standards Board.
• Efforts to establish and maintain non-arbitrary, scientifically based ergonomic standards.
• Legislation that prohibits enforcement of Cal-OSHA violations as criminal matters, or would authorize Cal-OSHA to be the sole enforcer of its own regulations.