Section 117.40 Hours and Conditions of Labor

Section 117

Section 117.40  Hours and

Conditions of Labor

a)         Due to the variety of programs and services, the hours of

operation at each Correctional Industries Program may vary.  The hours of

operation for each facility shall be established as determined by the Chief

Executive Officer of Correctional Industries with the concurrence of the Chief

Administrative Officer of the facility in which the industry is located.

b)         The Department shall comply with minimum applicable federal,

State, and local work, health, and safety standards in operation of its

industry programs, including but not limited to applicable rules promulgated by

the State Fire Marshal (41 Ill. Adm. Code 100), and the Illinois Department of

Labor (56 Ill. Adm. Code 205 and 350), and the Illinois Department of Public

Health (77 Ill. Adm. Code 785 and 855).  Safety inspections shall be conducted

at least monthly by departmental staff to ensure committed persons are not

subjected to unsafe workplace conditions.

c)         Committed persons shall be subject to security screening and

supervision.

d)         Committed persons shall be compensated for the duties

performed in accordance with the pay plan established for the program.  Pay

plans shall be determined at each facility based on such factors as the effort,

skill, and economic value of the work performed.  The local pay plan shall be

approved by the Chief Executive Officer of Correctional Industries and shall be

posted in the local industry office.

e)         Committed persons shall be trained in the use of equipment,

materials, and safety precautions appropriate to their assignments.  Committed

persons shall sign an acknowledgment that the training has been received prior

to the use of any such equipment or materials.