S 1170 · 96th Congress · Transportation and Public Works
Federal Railroad Employees Safety and Health Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
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House5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.(1979-05-16)
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Federal Railroad Employees Safety and Health Act - Title I: Transfer of Certain Railroad Safety Functions - Transfers from the Secretary of Transportation to the Secretary of Labor all of the functions under the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970 and other specified laws relating to railroad safety. Title II: Amendments to the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970 and to the Hours of Service Laws - Amends the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970 to prohibit discrimination against railroad employees who: (1) complain of alleged railroad safety violations; (2) participate in any investigatory proceeding with regard to alleged safety violations; or (3) refuse to operate defective equipment, or work in an area, under conditions which the employee reasonably believes present an imminent danger to his health or safety. Sets forth administrative procedures for investigating such allegations of discrimination. Stipulates that employees who are adversely affected by a final order prohibiting the use of a railroad facility or equipment for a violation of a safety rule or regulation shall continue to receive compensation at not less than the regular rate of pay prior to the issuance of such an …
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