Concerns skilled and trained workforce requirements at certain high-hazard industrial facilities.

This New Jersey bill mandates that contractors working at high-hazard industrial facilities, such as chemical plants and refineries, must employ a skilled workforce to improve public safety. The law requires outside workers to either be paid at least the prevailing journeyperson wage or be enrolled in registered apprenticeship programs to ensure they have the necessary training and experience. Additionally, the bill stipulates that at least 60 percent of journeypersons working for a contractor must be graduates of an approved apprenticeship program, with a phase-in period included to avoid industry disruption. By enforcing these standards, the legislation aims to reduce the risk of accidents caused by untrained personnel while promoting workforce development through formal training pathways.