Attachment 1 - authorizing legislation

0 - Complete OSH Act Version ("All-in-One")

Attachment 1: Section 20(a)(1) OSHA Act of 1970

SEC. 20. Research and Related Activities
(a) (1) The Secretary of Health and Human Services, after consultation with the Secretary and with other
appropriate Federal departments or agencies, shall conduct (directly or by grants or contracts) research,
experiments, and demonstrations relating to occupational safety and health, including studies of psychological
factors involved, and relating to innovative methods, techniques, and approaches for dealing with occupational
safety and health problems.

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