Attachment 1 - Authorizing Legislation

Attachment 1 – Authorizing Legislation

Public Law 91-596, 91st Congress, S.2193, December 29, 1970. (1)

An Act

To assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men

and women; by authorizing enforcement of the standards

developed under the Act; by assisting and encouraging the States

in their efforts to assure safe and healthful working conditions; by

providing for research, information, education, and training in the

field of occupational safety and health; and for other purposes.

Pertinent Section Relating to the Application:

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.