What the Law Says
Under Section 5 (The General Duty Clause) of the OSH Act of 1970, employers are given the responsibility and held accountable for maintaining a safe and healthful workplace.
Excerpt: Public Law 91-596, 91st Congress, S. 2193, December 29, 1970.
An Act
To assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women; by authorizing 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.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, that this Act may be cited as the 'Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970'.
Section 5. Duties
(a) Each Employer
- (1) shall furnish to each of his employees' employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees;
- (2) shall comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under this act.
(b) Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to this Act which are applicable to his own actions and conduct.
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