In its consideration of standards to be recommended to the Legislature for enactment, the Division shall prioritize same. The first three priorities shall be:

(a) toxic, chemical or hazardous substance storage and handling, including, but not limited to, the acquisition and use of protective gear and equipment;

(b) electrical and fire safety conditions; and

(c) employee education and training with respect to (a) and (b) above.

SOURCE: Added by P.L. 19-19:2.

§ 87107. Temporary Waiver, Modification, Promulgation and
Enforcement of Standards Authorized.

The Division is hereby authorized to temporarily waive or modify any locally-enacted standard or rule on an individual agency basis provided compliance of said standard, prior to waiver or modification, may, in the written opinion of both the Chief Officer of the affected agency and Administrator, prove beyond the financial means of said agency. The Division is hereby authorized to temporarily promulgate recognized standards and to enforce same on written order to the Administrator or the Safety Review Board, if, in the opinion of the Administrator or the Safety Review Board, an unsafe condition exists and is likely to cause injury in the affected agency. Enforcement of such modifications, waivers, or promulgations of safety standards or rules, shall not exceed one (1) year unless enacted into local law.
SOURCE: Added by P.L. 19-19:2.