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Title_of_text
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Public Law 91-596 [S. 2193] (29 U.S.C., Chapter 15).
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
United States of America
Subjects (Classification)
Occupational safety and health
Adopted on (Date of text)
1970-12-29
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Law, Act
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
Assures safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women; by authorising enforcement of the standards developed under the Act; by assisting and encouraging the States in their efforts to assure safe and healthful working conditions; by providing for research, information, education, and training in the field of occupational safety and health; and for other purposes. Repeals the Walsh-Healey Act of 30 June 1936; Public Law 85-742, Act of 23 Aug. 1958/1 to amend the Longshoremen's and Harbourg Workers' Compensation Act/2; the Service Contract Act of 1965; Public Law 91-54, Act of 9 Aug. 1969, and the National Foundation on Arts and Humanities Act.
Sec. 651. Congressional statement of findings and declaration of purpose and policy
Sec. 652. Definitions
Sec. 653. Geographic applicability; judicial enforcement; applicability to existing standards; report to Congress on duplication and coordination of Federal laws; workmen's compensation law or common law or statutory rights, duties, or liabilities of employers and employees unaffected
Sec. 654. Duties of employers and employees
Sec. 655. Standards
Sec. 656. Administration
Sec. 657. Inspections, investigations, and recordkeeping
Sec. 658. Citations
Sec. 659. Enforcement procedures
Sec. 660. Judicial review
Sec. 661. Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
Sec. 662. Injunction proceedings
Sec. 663. Representation in civil litigation
Sec. 664. Disclosure of trade secrets; protective orders
Sec. 665. Variations, tolerances, and exemptions from required provisions; procedure; duration
Sec. 666. Civil and criminal penalties
Sec. 667. State jurisdiction and plans
Sec. 668. Programs of Federal agencies
Sec. 669. Research and related activities
Sec. 669a. Expanded research on worker health and safety
Sec. 670. Training and employee education
Sec. 671. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Sec. 671a. Workers' family protection
Sec. 672. Grants to States
Sec. 673. Statistics
Sec. 674. Audit of grant recipient; maintenance of records; contents of records; access to books, etc.
Sec. 675. Annual reports by Secretary of Labor and Secretary of Health and Human Services; contents
Sec. 676. Omitted
Sec. 677. Separability
Sec. 678. Authorization of appropriations
Implementing Text region
Implementing text(s)
1986-07-02 (USA-1986-R-2469)
Electrical Standards for Construction Rule (29 CFR Part 1926)
Implementing text(s)
1986-07-02 (USA-1986-R-2469)
Electrical Standards for Construction Rule (29 CFR Part 1926)
Implementing text(s)
1986-09-23 (USA-1986-R-2606)
Recordkeeping Requirements for Tests, Inspections and Maintenance Checks Rule (29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1915)
Implementing text(s)
1986-09-23 (USA-1986-R-2606)
Recordkeeping Requirements for Tests, Inspections and Maintenance Checks Rule (29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1915)
Implementing text(s)
1986-09-11 (USA-1986-R-2710)
Commercial Diving Standard Rule (29 CFR Part 1910)
Implementing text(s)
1986-09-11 (USA-1986-R-2710)
Commercial Diving Standard Rule (29 CFR Part 1910)
Implementing text(s)
1986-09-23 (USA-1986-R-2714)
Hazard Communications; Definition of Trade Secret and Disclosure of Trade Secrets to Employees, Designated Representatives and Nurses Rule (29 CFR Part 1910)
Implementing text(s)
1986-09-23 (USA-1986-R-2714)
Hazard Communications; Definition of Trade Secret and Disclosure of Trade Secrets to Employees, Designated Representatives and Nurses Rule (29 CFR Part 1910)
Implementing text(s)
1986-06-17 (USA-1986-R-2725)
Occupational Exposure to Asbestos, Tremolite, Anthophyllite and Actinolite Rule (29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926)
Implementing text(s)
1986-06-17 (USA-1986-R-2725)
Occupational Exposure to Asbestos, Tremolite, Anthophyllite and Actinolite Rule (29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926)
Implementing text(s)
1986-08-09 (USA-1986-R-2943)
Rules of Procedure of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (29 CFR Part 2200)
Implementing text(s)
1986-08-09 (USA-1986-R-2943)
Rules of Procedure of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (29 CFR Part 2200)
Implementing text(s)
1987-09-01 (USA-1987-R-3972)
Occupational Exposure to Benzene Rule (29 CFR Part 1910)
Implementing text(s)
1987-09-01 (USA-1987-R-3972)
Occupational Exposure to Benzene Rule (29 CFR Part 1910)
Implementing text(s)
1987-08-19 (USA-1987-R-4097)
Hazard Communication Rule (29 CFR Parts 1910, 1915, 1917, 1918, 1926 and 1928)
Implementing text(s)
1987-08-19 (USA-1987-R-4097)
Hazard Communication Rule (29 CFR Parts 1910, 1915, 1917, 1918, 1926 and 1928)
Implementing text(s)
1987-09-23 (USA-1987-R-4616)
Revision of Construction Industry Test and Inspection Records Rule (29 CFR Part 1926)
Implementing text(s)
1987-09-23 (USA-1987-R-4616)
Revision of Construction Industry Test and Inspection Records Rule (29 CFR Part 1926)
Implementing text(s)
1988-09-20 (USA-1988-R-6801)
Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records Rule (29 CFR Part 1910)
Implementing text(s)
1988-09-20 (USA-1988-R-6801)
Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records Rule (29 CFR Part 1910)
Implementing text(s)
1989-01-11 (USA-1989-R-7578)
Air Contaminants Rule (29 CFR Part 1910)
Implementing text(s)
1989-01-11 (USA-1989-R-7578)
Air Contaminants Rule (29 CFR Part 1910)
Implementing text(s)
1989-07-14 (USA-1989-R-8075)
Powered Platforms for Building Maintenance Rule (29 CFR Part 1910)
Implementing text(s)
1989-07-14 (USA-1989-R-8075)
Powered Platforms for Building Maintenance Rule (29 CFR Part 1910)
Implementing text(s)
1989-04-26 (USA-1989-R-8077)
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Rule (29 CFR Part 2200)
Implementing text(s)
1989-05-25 (USA-1989-R-8173)
Underground Construction Rule (29 CFR Part 1926)
Implementing text(s)
1989-05-25 (USA-1989-R-8173)
Underground Construction Rule (29 CFR Part 1926)
Implementing text(s)
1989-06-28 (USA-1989-R-8175)
Air Contaminants Rule; Corrections (29 CFR Part 1910)
Implementing text(s)
1989-06-28 (USA-1989-R-8175)
Air Contaminants Rule; Corrections (29 CFR Part 1910)
Implementing text(s)
1989-04-13 (USA-1989-R-8176)
Air Contaminants Rule; Integrated Table of Contents Rule (29 CFR Part 1910)
Implementing text(s)
1989-04-13 (USA-1989-R-8176)
Air Contaminants Rule; Integrated Table of Contents Rule (29 CFR Part 1910)
Implementing text(s)
1977-09-15 (USA-1977-R-13160)
Discrimination against Employees Exercising Rights under the Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 Rule (29 CFR Part 1977)
Implementing text(s)
1977-09-15 (USA-1977-R-13160)
Discrimination against Employees Exercising Rights under the Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 Rule (29 CFR Part 1977)
Implementing text(s)
1972-01-17 (USA-1972-R-16661)
Coverage of Employers under the Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 Rule (29 CFR Part 1975)
Implementing text(s)
1972-01-17 (USA-1972-R-16661)
Coverage of Employers under the Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 Rule (29 CFR Part 1975)
Implementing text(s)
1972-10-26 (USA-1972-R-16687)
Safety and Health Provisions for Federal Agencies Rule (29 CFR Part 1923)
Implementing text(s)
1972-10-26 (USA-1972-R-16687)
Safety and Health Provisions for Federal Agencies Rule (29 CFR Part 1923)
Implementing text(s)
1972-10-26 (USA-1972-R-16688)
Grants for Implementing Approved State Plans under the Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 Rule (29 CFR Part 1951)
Implementing text(s)
1972-10-26 (USA-1972-R-16688)
Grants for Implementing Approved State Plans under the Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 Rule (29 CFR Part 1951)
Implementing text(s)
1971-04-08 (USA-1971-R-17354)
Procedures for State Agreements Rule (29 CFR Part 1901)
Implementing text(s)
1971-04-08 (USA-1971-R-17354)
Procedures for State Agreements Rule (29 CFR Part 1901)
Implementing text(s)
1971-04-27 (USA-1971-R-17356)
Occupational Safety and Health Standards under the Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 Rule (29 CFR Part 1910)
Implementing text(s)
1971-04-27 (USA-1971-R-17356)
Occupational Safety and Health Standards under the Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 Rule (29 CFR Part 1910)
Implementing text(s)
1971-06-25 (USA-1971-R-17359)
Recording and Reporting of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses under the Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 Rule (29 CFR Part 1904)
Implementing text(s)
1971-06-25 (USA-1971-R-17359)
Recording and Reporting of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses under the Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 Rule (29 CFR Part 1904)
Implementing text(s)
1971-12-23 (USA-1971-R-17367)
Advisory Committees on Standards under the Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 Rule (29 CFR Part 1912)
Implementing text(s)
1971-12-23 (USA-1971-R-17367)
Advisory Committees on Standards under the Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 Rule (29 CFR Part 1912)
Implementing text(s)
1971-10-22 (USA-1971-R-17369)
State Plans for the Development and Enforcement of State Standards under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 Rule (29 CFR Part 1902)
Implementing text(s)
1971-10-22 (USA-1971-R-17369)
State Plans for the Development and Enforcement of State Standards under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 Rule (29 CFR Part 1902)
Implementing text(s)
1991-11-26 (USA-1991-R-26751)
Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Rule (29 CFR Part 1910.1030)
Implementing text(s)
1991-11-26 (USA-1991-R-26751)
Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Rule (29 CFR Part 1910.1030)
Implementing text(s)
1992-09-04 (USA-1992-R-31128)
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Rule (29 CFR Part 2200)
Implementing text(s)
1992-09-04 (USA-1992-R-31128)
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Rule (29 CFR Part 2200)
Implementing text(s)
1970 (USA-1970-R-96856)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labour Regulations (29 CFR, Subtitle B, Chapter XVII, §1900-1999).
Implementing text(s)
1970 (USA-1970-R-96858)
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Regulations (29 CFR, Subtitle B, Chapter XX, § 2200-2499).
Amended Text region
Amended text(s)
1884-06-27 (USA-1884-L-105991)
U.S.C. TITLE 29 - Labor.
Amending Text region
Amending text(s)
1998-07-16 (USA-1998-L-50971)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Compliance Assistance Authorization Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-197 [H.R. 2864]).
Amending text(s)
1998-07-16 (USA-1998-L-50971)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Compliance Assistance Authorization Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-197 [H.R. 2864]).
Related Text region
Related text(s)
1986-06-17 (USA-1986-R-2725)
Occupational Exposure to Asbestos, Tremolite, Anthophyllite and Actinolite Rule (29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926)
Related text(s)
1992-07-20 (USA-1992-R-29967)
Occupational Exposure to 4,4 Methylenedianiline (MDA) Rule (29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926)
Related text(s)
1992-07-20 (USA-1992-R-29967)
Occupational Exposure to 4,4 Methylenedianiline (MDA) Rule (29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926)
Electronic region
Electronic source title
Legislation on-line
Author
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor
Country
United States of America
URL
https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/oshact/completeoshact
Monograph region
Monograph title
U.S. Labor and Employment Laws
Author
West, R.
Publisher
BNA Books
Place of publication
Washington, D.C.
Country
United States of America
Date
1991-03
Page range
pp-9-3-9-1
Serial region
Serial title
Federal Register
Date
1970-12-29