However, over the last few decades, evidence suggests that we have seen an erosion of the workplace protections guarante...
The criminal enforcement provisions of the Act must also be strengthened and expanded.
There is something wrong with the law, when an employer, who knowingly endangers his workers, commits a 17-year felony u...
I was disappointed in the list. I was disappointed because I think that the current water shortage that has a devastatin...
I think that is, the balance is sadly lacking.
When you have those numbers where a third are close to 40 percent of your community has no jobs, it is no longer a reces...
Not only can we create jobs, but can also develop environmentally protective water supply projects to help the West amel...
I think there has been a little bit of fear factor there that you may get sued or what-have-you.
the environmental consultation process could take place and could be completed by August of this year
Penalties under the OSH Act were last updated in 1990 and were not indexed for inflation.
That's why I am confident that Labor Sec. Hilda Solis will be able to get the agency back on a firm footing.
We found that well documented hazards, like exposure to a chemical that causes popcorn lung disease and combustible dust...
Today we will hear testimony on the need to update and modernize the key enforcement mechanisms under OSHA.
Penalties are often key enforcement mechanisms under OSHA, but they must be real. They must be meaningful, and they must...
However, over the last decades evidence suggests that we have seen an erosion of workplace protections guaranteed by the...
The landmark Occupational Safety and Health Act became the law in 1970, opening the door to safer and healthier workplac...
I want to thank Congresswoman Markey for deferring, and I want to thank the Chairman for holding this important hearing.
I'm concerned about the bill's preemption provisions.
