Occupational health and safety legislation : a compilation of State laws and regulations [by] Victoria M. Trasko.

  • United States. Occupational Health Program.
Date:
[1954]
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Credit: Occupational health and safety legislation : a compilation of State laws and regulations [by] Victoria M. Trasko. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    generally and upon all matters relating to the enforcement and effect of the provisions of this chapter and of the rules issued thereunder; (d) To make and promulgate such rules or changes in rules, as he may deem advisable for the prevention of accidents or the prevention of industrial or occupational diseases in every employment or place of employment, and such rule, or changes in rules, for the construction, repair and maintenance of places of employment .. . as he may deem advisable to render them safe. The Commissioner may appoint committees composed of employers, employes and experts to suggest rules or ehanges therein... .” General Provisions Relating to Occupational Health and Safety Statutory Provisions Section 54-123. Employer’s duty as to safety. “(a) Every employer shall furnish employment which shall be reasonably safe for the employees therein and shall furnish and use safety devices and safeguards, and shall adopt and use methods and processes reasonably adequate to render such an employment and place of employment safe, and shall do every other thing reasonably necessary to protect the life, health, safety, and welfare of such employees: Provided that, as used in this Chapter, the term ‘safe’ or ‘safety’ as applied to any employment or place of employment shall include conditions and methods of sanitation and hygiene reasonably necessary for the protection of the life, health, safety, and welfare of employees. “(b) Every employer and every owner of a place of employment, place of public assembly, or public building, now or hereafter constructed, shall so con- struct, repair, and maintain the same as to render it reasonably safe.” Rules and Regulations Rules made Pursuant to Section 54-122 (d). Rules contain 60 brief statements covering prevention of accidents; good house- keeping practice; safeguarding machinery, equipment, workplaces, and instal- lations; provision of sanitation, washing, drinking and eating facilities; use of goggles, protective clothing for persons exposed to hazards of welding, cutting or burning operations, handling hot or corrosive substances; eye and respiratory protection; and maintenance and inspections of workplaces. Operations and equipment not covered are governed by codes of the American Standard Association or the Underwriters. Employment of Women and Minors Among pertinent provisions are the following: Section 54-302. Prohibits employment of children under 16 in or about certain establishments or in any occupation designated as hazardous in accordance with section 54-304. Section 54-304. Prohibits employment of children under 16 in specified occu- pations or places of employment, or in any others designated by the Commissioner of Labor as hazardous, dangerous, or injurious to life, limb, or health. Children employed in summer months in peach packing houses are exempted. Section 54-401. Requires provision of seats for female employees in all manu- facturing, mechanical and mercantile establishments and their use when not actively engaged in duties.