Dramatic Rise in Repetitive Motion Injuries and OSHA's Response: Hearing Before the Employment and Housing Subcommittee of the Committee on Government Operations, House of Representatives, One Hundred First Congress, First Session, June 6, 1989 |
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Page 50 - Each employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized ha/ards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees, and [each employer] shall comply with the occupational safety and health standards promulgated under this Act.
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Page 125 - Mr. Chairman, this concludes my prepared testimony. I will be pleased to answer any questions you or other members of the Subcommittee may have.
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Page 67 - Act (OSHA) requires employers to furnish a place of employment free from recognized hazards that cause or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.