Has the Hazard Communication Standard met its match

Article Abstract:

California's Proposition 65 (Prop 65) is similar to federal OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard since both require warning signs and labels for substances considered as reproductive toxins or carcinogens. Prop 65, however, adopts different labeling rules, covers more substances and has an enforcement structure which relies on civilians. The approval of Prop 65 by federal OSHA is expected to raise several issues concerning the products clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and the federal OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard.

Occupational Safety Regulation, Occupational safety and health, Column, California, Hazardous substances, Safety regulations

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Cherry pickers and rent-a-tents

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Thousands of migrant workers, which usually come from Mexico and California, flood the state of Washington to become cherry pickers because the state's cherry crop ripens simultaneously that they have to be picked at once. Hence, the state was obliged to provide housing for these workers which comply with the standards set by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration requiring basic elements such as electricity, potable water, sanitation and ventilation.

Labor Regulation NEC, Housing, Washington, Labor law, Migrant labor, Housing and health

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Congress passes a regulatory-reform sleeper

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The Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 passed the Senate unanimously and was signed into law by the president on Mar. 29, 1996. The overall bill contains several 'sub-acts'. These include The Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act, Amendments to the Equal Access to Justice Act, Amendments to the Regulatory Flexibility Act and the Congressional Review of Agency Rulemaking.

Business Aid & Regulation NEC, United States. Congress. Senate, Administrative agencies, Government agencies, Business assistance

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