Designating the week of September 17 through 23, 1989, as "National Occupational Safety Awareness Week".

Designates September 17 through September 23, 1989, as National Occupational Safety Awareness Week.

 
HJ 378 IH
101st CONGRESS
1st Session
H. J. RES. 378
Designating the week of September 17 through 23, 1989, as `National
Occupational Safety Awareness Week'.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 27, 1989
Mr. GEJDENSON (for himself and Mr. MORRISON of Connecticut) introduced the
following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Post
Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating the week of September 17 through 23, 1989, as `National
Occupational Safety Awareness Week'.
Whereas more than 3,400 individuals were killed in work-  related accidents
during 1987;
Whereas the number of injuries and illnesses in the United States workforce
totaled 6,000,000 in 1987; and
Whereas work-related injuries increased from 7.9 percent in 1986 to 8.3
percent in 1987: Now, therefore, be it
  Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of
  America in Congress assembled, That the week of September 17 through 23,
  1989, is designated as `National Occupational Safety Awareness Week', and
  the President of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a
  proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe the
  week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.