California Statutes
§ 6401. — 6401. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 993.)
California § 6401.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code LABLabor Code - LAB
Div. 5.DIVISION 5. SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT
Part 1.PART 1. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
Ch. 3.CHAPTER 3. Responsibilities and Duties of Employers and Employees
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Cal. Labor Code - LAB Code § 6401. (2026).
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Every employer shall furnish and use safety devices and safeguards, and shall adopt and use practices, means, methods, operations, and processes which are reasonably adequate to render such employment and place of employment safe and healthful. Every employer shall do every other thing reasonably necessary to protect the life, safety, and health of employees.
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Legislative History
Repealed and added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 993.
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