A bill to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand the rights of victims of occupational safety and health hazards, and for other purposes.
Occupational Safety and Health Hazards Victims' Rights Act - Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to set forth rights of victims (injured employees and their family members), including: (1) meetings, reports, and participation in proceedings and settlements; (2) access to information and documents; and (3) specified additional remedies.
Directs the Secretary of Labor to notify victims of their rights under this Act.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Hearings held at CHICAGO, IL. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-895.
Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Kennedy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 101-453. Minority views filed.
Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Kennedy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 101-453. Minority views filed.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 808.
Star Print ordered Report 101-453.
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