Bill in Congress could end the asbestos mess
Article Abstract:
HR 3905, introduced in 1998, provides a fair resolution to compensation for asbestos injuries, which has been the subject of extensive litigation in state and federal courts for more than 40 years. Studies have shown that the majority of settlement dollars go to legal fees. HR 3905 proposes vastly reduced transaction costs, preserving funds for deserving claimants, prompt payments to those injured and waiving the state of limitations and other defenses against those not yet impaired. The asbestos issue differs in many respects from the tobacco one and HR 3905 provides a good solution.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1998
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Some employers will face wall-to-wall inspections, and others will be invited to adopt voluntary safety plans, under OSHA's Cooperative Compliance Program
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Cooperative Compliance Program (CCP), launched on Nov 25, 1997, hopes to accomplish two things: targetting for immediate inspection the 500 work sites nationally appearing to be the most dangerous to work in and offering other employers the chance to avoid OSHA inspections if they agree to the implementation of safety programs exceeding OSHA requirements. Provisions of the CCP are detailed.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1997
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New OSHA regulations significantly increase the obligation of building and facility owners to protect employees and other workers from asbestos hazards
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has revised asbestos regulations, increasing the asbestos abatement duties of some building owners. Building owners will also have increased duties to notify employees of asbestos hazards and will have to provide safety training for employees who work around asbestos. Building lessees will in some cases have the duty to comply with the regulations.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1995
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