Section 6300 Of Chapter 1. Jurisdiction And Duties From California Labor Code >> Division 5. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 1.

. The California Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1973 is hereby enacted for the purpose of assuring safe and healthful working conditions for all California working men and women by authorizing the enforcement of effective standards, assisting and encouraging employers to maintain safe and healthful working conditions, and by providing for research, information, education, training, and enforcement in the field of occupational safety and health.