Rubber Requirement?
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation filed suit with Cal/OSHA last December claiming the adult industry ““refused to take any steps to protect its workers from disease spread by blood borne pathogens”.
“The adult film industry has steadfastly refused to take any steps to protect its workers from diseases spread by blood borne pathogens, resulting in thousands of employees becoming infected with sexually transmitted diseases. Clarification and enhanced enforcement of the rules are called for,” wrote AIDS Healthcare Foundation President Michael Weinstein.
Cal/OSHA has recommended the creation of an advisory committee to consider amending section 5193 of the California labor code “in order to give greater protection to employees in the adult film industry.”
Although, the million dollar decision is still not quite upon us. The standards board will decide whether or not to create an advisory committee at 10 a.m. March 18 at the Costa Mesa City Council Chambers located at 77 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa.
The board will consider amending section 5193 of the California labor code “in order to give greater protection to employees in the adult film industry.” Section 5193 applies to all establishments where occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials is possible.
Sources: Xbiz.com, LAtimesblogs.latimes.com
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