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S. 3132 (94th)

Small Business Employers' Occupational Safety and Health Amendments

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Introduced

11 March 1976

Last action

11 March 1976 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.

Sponsors

Sen. Laxalt, Paul D. [R-NV], Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV], Sen. Curtis, Carl T. [R-NE], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT], Sen. Hansen, Clifford P. [R-WY], Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. Hruska, Roman L. [R-NE], Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Tower, John G. [R-TX], Sen. Young, Milton R. [R-ND], Sen. Fannin, Paul J. [R-AZ], Sen. Brock, Bill [R-TN]

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Summary

Small Business Employers' Occupational Safety and Health Act Amendments - Directs the Secretary of Labor, under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, to visit the workplaces of small business employers of 25 employees or less to provide consultation and advice. Stipulates that such visits may be conducted only upon valid request, and shall be limited to matters specified in the request affecting conditions, structures, machines, apparatuses, devices, equipment, or materials in the workspace. Directs the Secretary to make recommendations regarding the elimination of any hazards disclosed within the scope of the on-site consultation. Prohibits the issuance of notices, citations, or penalties as a result of such visit. Requires that upon issuance of a citation to a small business for violations of standards, notice shall be given to such small business of the availability of financial assistance to correct violations.

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Timeline

  1. 11 March 1976

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 March 1976

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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