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R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-28.4-1. Definitions
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The following terms when used in this chapter shall have the meanings herein ascribed: (1) Employee means a person involved in performing the duties and responsibilities of a fire department, under the auspices of the organization. A fire department employee may be a full-time, o…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-28.4-2. Scope and purpose
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This chapter establishes minimum requirements for a safety and health program for a fire department or any type of organization providing similar services. This chapter is not intended to supersede any more stringent requirements in effect at any fire department in the state. Fir…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-28.4-3. Applicability
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The requirements of this chapter apply to public fire departments, private, or contractual type fire departments primarily performing duties normally performed by public fire departments.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-28.4-4. General requirements
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It is the intent of this chapter to ensure that NFPA 1500: Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program is adopted and adhered to by all applicable fire departments in the state.