A bill to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide additional assistance to small employers.

Summary

Provides that the Secretary of Commerce may visit the workplace of any small employer to advise him, provided the visit is requested by the employer to gain interpretation of standards and provided the visit is limited to matters specified in the request. Prohibits such visits from being regarded as inspections or investigations. Authorizes an appropriation of $1,500,000 for fiscal 1975 and $1,500,000 for fiscal 1976 for carrying out this Act. Prescribes procedures for the Secretary to follow if such visit discloses serious violations of standards.

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Timeline

1. 14 January 1975

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 14 January 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 14 January 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 14 January 1975

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Shriver, Garner E. [R-KS-4] · R · Sponsor
• · hsed00 · Standing

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