What does PL 91-596 the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 require?

Answer 1

PL 91-596, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, is a US law passed by Congress and approved by President Nixon. It requires:

• Each employer to provide employment and a place of employment that is free from recognized hazards
• Each employee to follow established safety procedures and report hazards they may be aware of
• The establishment of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• The establishment of the National Institute of Occupational safety and Health (NIOSH)
• The establishment of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC)
• That States can operate their own occupational safety and health programs, with partial Federal funding, if approved by OSHA