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Public law 91 - 596
84 STAT. 1590
91st Congress, S. 2193
December 29, 1970
as amended through January 1, 2004.
See Historical and Statutory notes at the end of this Act for changes and amendments affecting the OSH Act since its passage in 1970.
Sec. 2 Congressional Findings and Purpose
Sec. 4 Applicability of This Act
Sec. 6 Occupational Safety and Health Standards
Sec. 7 Advisory Committees; Administration
Sec. 8 Inspections, Investigations, and Record keeping
Sec. 10 Procedures for Enforcement
Sec. 12 The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
Sec. 13 Procedures to Counteract Imminent Dangers
Sec. 14 Representation in Civil Litigation
Sec. 15 Confidentiality of Trade Secrets
Sec. 16 Variations, Tolerances, and Exemptions
Sec. 18 State Jurisdiction and State Plans
Sec. 19 Federal Agency Safety Programs and Responsibilities
Sec. 20 Research and Related Activities
Sec. 21 Training and Employee Education
Sec. 22 National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Sec. 27 National Commission on State Workmen’s Compensation Laws
Sec. 28 Economic Assistance to Small Businesses
Sec. 29 Additional Assistant Secretary of Labor