On the recordApril 26, 2010
The simple fact is that it's out of date, and it is too weak to provide for incentives for compliance, to deter violations, and to protect workers from unnecessary injury and death.
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congress.govTom Harkin: “The simple fact is that it's out of date, and it is too weak to provide for incentives for compliance, to deter…”
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Harkin calls for updates to the outdated Occupational Safety and Health Act.
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