Refinery Safety Rules Face Industry Pushback | California News

California lawmakers are moving to enshrine tough worker safety rules for oil refineries into permanent law, despite fierce opposition from the oil industry. Senate Bill 966 would guarantee workers the right to refuse dangerous tasks, join safety reviews, and report hazards without fear — protections born from the deadly 2012 Chevron refinery fire. While regulators recently softened rules under a legal settlement with oil companies, unions argue those changes fall short and endanger lives. Big refiners like Chevron and Marathon, backed by the powerful Western States Petroleum Association — the state’s top lobbying spender — are fighting the bill. But with public safety at stake, the union-backed measure is gaining momentum as part of a broader push to hold the oil and gas industry accountable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ec968277cb99b076