LD 869
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SUMMARY

 
This bill enacts the Lineworker Safety Act. This bill
requires that under certain potentially dangerous circumstances a
minimum of 2 qualified lineworkers be present and working. The
bill also prohibits a public utility or private contractor from
allowing a lineworker to work more than 17 consecutive hours
without a 7-hour rest period. Finally, the bill imposes monetary
penalties on utilities or contractors that violate this Act.


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