Public Service Worker Protection Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Public Service Worker Protection Act, aims to extend protections under the Occupational Safety and Health Act to public employees, such as those working for the federal government, state governments, and local subdivisions of states. It does this by amending the existing law to explicitly include these public employees within the scope of coverage. The bill also clarifies that certain provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act remain in effect. The implementation of the changes will occur over a period of time, with a full implementation date for states and local governments dependent on whether they have an approved state safety plan.
Key provisions
- Expands coverage of the Occupational Safety and Health Act to include public employees.
- Specifically includes the United States, states, and political subdivisions of states within the scope of the Act.
- Clarifies the application of section 18 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act regarding state plans.
Who is affected
- Federal government employees
- State government employees
- Local government employees
- Public sector workers
Notable changes
- Adds public employees to the list of covered workers under OSHA.
- Phased implementation for states and political subdivisions without state safety plans.
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