HB 3778
Directs the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services to notify the United States Secretary of Labor of the intent to withdraw the federally approved state plan.
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services to seek federal approval to withdraw the state’s workplace safety and health plan. It also prohibits the department from adopting or enforcing rules that are stricter than federal standards. The bill repeals existing statutes related to the state plan and aims to align Oregon’s workplace safety regulations with federal guidelines. It declares an emergency, effective upon signing.
Key provisions
- Directs the Department of Consumer and Business Services to notify the U.S. Secretary of Labor of the intent to withdraw the state plan.
- Prohibits the Department from adopting or enforcing stricter workplace safety rules than federal standards.
- Repeals existing Oregon statutes related to the state’s workplace safety plan.
- Requires the Department to obtain federal OSHA approval before withdrawing the state plan.
- Establishes a process for the Department to notify the U.S. Secretary of Labor.
- Specifies a timeline for the Department to seek federal approval.
- Mandates the Department to comply with federal occupational health and safety rules.
- Declares an emergency, effective upon passage.
Who is affected
- Oregon employers
- Workers in Oregon
- The Department of Consumer and Business Services
- The U.S. Secretary of Labor
- Oregon OSHA
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