DWD 301.07 (21) (title) Fire, Safety, and first aid.
Section 139. DWD 301.07 (21) (b) and (c) are amended to read:
DWD 301.07 (21) (b) Any family housing and housing units for less than 10 persons, that are of one story one-story construction, shall have 2 means of escape.
(c) One of the 2 required Only one means of escape required under par. (b) may be a readily accessible window with space of not less than 24 x 24 24 by 24 inches which that may be opened.
Section 140. DWD 301.07 (21) (e) is amended to read:
DWD 301.07 (21) (e) Sleeping and common use rooms located on or above the second story shall comply with the state and local fire and building codes relative to multi-story dwellings except that and with all of the following:
1. On two-story buildings a modified class ‘A’ "A" type fire escape constructed of wood may be provided as a second exit serving not more than 8 persons.
2. The fire escape and its connectors shall be capable of supporting 100 pounds per square foot and shall be fastened to the building by through bolts (at of at least 7/8 seven-eighth inch diameter and nut and washer (at nuts and washers of at least 4 inch diameter).
Section 141. DWD 301.07 (21) (em) 1. (intro.) and 1. a. are amended to read:
DWD 301.07 (21) (em) 1. (intro.) Except as provided in subd. 3., a migrant camp operator shall install portable smoke detectors approved by the underwriters laboratory in all of the following locations:
a. In each sleeping area of each housing unit or elsewhere in the unit Except in the kitchen, within 6 feet of the doorway of each sleeping area and not in a kitchen of each housing unit.
Section 142. DWD 301.07 (21) (em) 2. is amended to read:
DWD 301.07 (21) (em) 2. Each portable smoke detector required under subd. 1. shall be installed no closer than 3 to inches and no farther than 12 inches from the ceiling, except a camp operator may follow a manufacturer’s recommendation on the installation of a particular smoke detector in a different location if the camp operator provides the department’s migrant labor inspector with proof of the manufacturer’s installation recommendation at the time of the camp inspection.
Section 143. DWD 301.07 (21) (em) 4. is repealed.
Section 144. DWD 301.07 (21) (f) and (h) are amended to read:
DWD 301.07 (21) (f) Exit lights and signs shall be provided in accordance with chs. SPS 361 to 365, the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code commercial building code. (h) Fire extinguishing equipment shall provide protection equal to a 21/2 2.5 gallon stored pressure or 5 gallon pump type water extinguisher.
Section 145. DWD 301.07 (21) (i) is renumbered DWD 301.07 (21) (i) (intro.) and amended to read:
DWD 301.07 (21) (i) (intro.) First aid facilities consisting of at least all of the following shall be provided in a ratio of one per 50 persons and shall be readily accessible for use at all times.:
Section 146. DWD 301.07 (21) (i) 1. to 19. are created to read:
DWD 301.07 (21) (i) 1. Sixteen adhesive bandages.
2. Two and a half yards of adhesive tape.
3. Ten antibiotic applications.
4. Ten antiseptic applications.
5. One breathing barrier.
6. One burn dressing.
7. Ten burn treatments.
8. One cold pack.
9. Two eye coverings with means of attachment.
10. One fluid ounce of eye skin wash.
11. Six hand sanitizers.
12. Two pairs of medical exam gloves.
13. One 2 inch by 4 yard roller bandage.
14. One 4 inch by 4 yard roller bandage.
15. One pair of scissors.
16. Two sterile pads.
17. Two trauma pads.
18. One triangular bandage.
19. Ten face masks.
Section 147. DWD 301.07 (21) (j) and (k) are repealed.
Section 148. DWD 301.07 (22) (a) and (b) are amended to read:
DWD 301.07 (22) (a) A camp operator or agent may establish reasonable rules relating to the responsibility of camp occupants as to migrant labor camp occupancy and care. A copy of all such rules shall be posted in the migrant labor camp where they can be easily seen by the camp occupants and shall be given to the occupants together with the work agreement. All such rules shall be written in English and, if the customary language of any occupant is not English, in the language of the occupant occupants if other than English.
(b) A camp operator or agent shall do all of the following:
1. Clearly explain to camp occupants their responsibilities under any rules established under par. (a).
2. At least once a week inspect the migrant labor camp area, structures, toilets, showers, and other facilities and see ensure that each is maintained in a clean and orderly condition and that broken or damaged property is promptly repaired.
3. Designate an employee or other individual to maintain the grounds and common use facilities in a clean and orderly condition at least daily, except that in migrant labor camps occupied by 100 or more persons, the camp operator shall provide a full-time person or the equivalent to perform all duties required under this paragraph subdivision during the period that the migrant labor camp is occupied.
4. Designate an employee or other individual or employee to be responsible for the compliance with this section. Such person’s paragraph and post the employee's or other individual's name shall appear on the material with the copy of this section that is posted under sub. (24).
Section 149. DWD 301.07 (22) (c) (intro.), 1., 2. and 4. are amended to read:
DWD 301.07 (22) (c) (intro.) Each occupant of a camp shall do all of the following:
1. Use the sanitary and other facilities furnished by the migrant labor camp.
2. Keep in a clean and orderly manner that part of the migrant labor camp and premise which premises that the occupant occupies or uses.
4. Dispose of rubbish and garbage and other refuse by placing it in containers provided for rubbish and garbage and other refuse.
Section 150. DWD 301.07 (23) (a) is renumbered DWD 301.07 (23) (a) (intro.) and amended to read:
DWD 301.07 (23) (a) (intro.) (a) All migrant labor camps including individual dwelling units shall be opened to inspection at all reasonable daylight hours by representatives of the department. at all of the following times:
Section 151. DWD 301.07 (23) (a) 1. and 2. are created to read:
DWD 301.07 (23) (a) 1. Normal daytime business hours for investigation of employers’ records.
2. Between sunrise and sunset for investigation of all other matters.
Section 152. DWD 301.07 (23) (b) is amended to read:
DWD 301.07 (23) (b) The department A migrant labor inspector of the department shall make the inspector’s presence known to the camp operator or an adult member of the operator’s immediate family or the person designated as responsible for compliance with this section and to any affected occupant before making an inspection.
Section 153. DWD 301.07 (24) is amended to read:
DWD 301.07 (24) Posting of rules. A copy of this section prepared by the department in English, and in the language of the camp occupants if other than English, shall be posted in the migrant labor camp or where the occupants report for work in a place easily seen by the camp occupants. The copy shall state where copies of the rules under this section may be obtained.
Section 154. DWD 301.075 is created to read:
DWD 301.075 Disease and illness prevention and control. (1) Camp operators, employers, and migrant labor contractors shall comply with s. 252.05 (3), Stats., and, upon identification of a migrant worker's case or suspected case of a communicable disease, make a report to a local health officer as required under s. DHS 145.04 (3). (2) A camp operator shall do all of the following:
(a) Report to a local health officer a migrant worker's case of suspected food poisoning or an unusual prevalence in a migrant labor camp of any illness in which fever, diarrhea, sore throat, vomiting, jaundice, productive cough, weight loss, runny nose, eye irritation, body aches, fatigue, headache, or shortness of breath is a prominent symptom.
(b) Prohibit any individual with a communicable disease from preparing, cooking, serving, or handling food, foodstuffs, or materials in any kitchen or dining room operated in connection with a migrant labor camp or regularly used by occupants.
(c) Provide written procedures for the temporary isolation of sick or injured occupants, including procedures for ensuring that, when required, space is available for the temporary isolation, which may include rooms in hotels, motels, or tourist rooming houses that are licensed under s. ATCP 72.04. (d) Suitably isolate any person reasonably suspected of having a communicable disease for the amount of time recommended by public health authorities.
Section 155. DWD 301.08 (1) is amended to read:
DWD 301.08 (1) Drafts or checks For purposes of s. 103.93 (1) (a), Stats., payment of wages by check or draft includes payment by direct deposit. Checks or drafts shall be made payable to the order of individual workers for whom payment is being made. Section 156. DWD 301.08 (1) (Note) is created to read:
DWD 301.08 (1) Note: Section 103.91 (1) (a), Stats., requires wage to be paid in U.S. currency or by check or draft. Section 157. DWD 301.08 (2) is amended to read:
DWD 301.08 (2) The term For purposes of s. 103.93 (1) (b), Stats., “termination of the period of employment for which the worker was employed" means includes termination by either party for whatever reason. Section 158. DWD 301.08 (2) (Note) is created to read:
DWD 301.08 (2) Note: Section 103.93 (1) (b), Stats., generally requires every employer to pay in full all wages due any migrant worker within 3 days after the termination of the period of employment for which the worker was employed. Section 103.915 (5), Stats., provides for an exception to this requirement. Section 159. DWD 301.08 (3) is amended to read:
DWD 301.08 (3) Partial payment under s. 103.93 (1) (b), Stats., shall not be allowed is prohibited unless the employer is unable to determine the amount of piece rate wages owed a worker because of a lack of confirmation from a processor buyer. Section 160. DWD 301.08 (5) is renumbered DWD 301.08 (5) (a) and amended to read:
DWD 301.08 (5) (a) Every employer shall furnish to each migrant worker an individual wage statement for each pay period at the time of payment. A wage statement may not combine information on wages earned by multiple members of a family. Wage statements shall show the amount of gross and net wages paid by the employer to the worker, the number of hours worked, and the amount of and reason for each deduction from the wages of the worker. A reasonable coding system may be used by an employer.
Section 161. DWD 301.08 (5) (b) is created to read:
DWD 301.08 (5) (b) If an employer electronically furnishes a migrant worker an individual wage statement under par. (a), the employer shall furnish a paper copy of the statement to the migrant worker upon the migrant worker's request.
Section 162. DWD 301.08 (6) is amended to read:
DWD 301.08 (6) Authorizations for deductions or withholding from wages must be specific as to the amount and reason for the deduction. A general statement authorizing the employer to make deductions for future loans, services, loss, or damage to property shall be invalid.
Section 163. DWD 301.08 (7) is repealed.
Section 164. DWD 301.09 (intro.) is repealed.
Section 165. DWD 301.09 (1) is renumbered DWD 301.09 (1m) (b) and amended to read:
DWD 301.09 (1m) (b) Toilet facilities. Toilet facilities shall be provided in the ratio of one facility per every 20 workers engaged in hand labor, regardless of gender, and located within ¼ one-fourth mile of each employee’s worker's work place in the field or, if not feasible, at the closest vehicular access to the work place. Toilet facilities shall have doors than can be closed and latched from the inside.
