HR 886 · 95th Congress · Labor and Employment

A bill to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to require the Secretary of Labor to recognize the difference in hazards to employees between the heavy construction industry and the light residential construction industry.

Introduced 1977-01-04· Sponsored by Rep. Flynt, John J., Jr. [D-GA-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.(1977-01-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to require the Secretary of Labor to take the differences between the light residential construction industry and the heavy construction industry into consideration when promulgating standards for such industries. Stipulates that the standards promulgated for the light residential construction industry shall be kept separate and distinct, and shall reflect the less hazardous conditions in such industry.…

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