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U.S. Congressional Legislation: Workplace Safety
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A bill (H.R. 5663 [1]) that would revise federal workplace safety rules has been approved by the House of Representatives. The Senate has not announced whether it will take up the measure.


The main portion of the bill addressed mine safety issues. However, the bill also addresses workplace safety in general. H.R. 5663 would increase the penalties for willful or repeat violations of workplace safety rules. Penalties for such violations would rise from a minimum of $5,000 and a maximum of $70,000 to a minimum of $8,000 and a maximum of $250,000. These penalties increase when a violation causes or contributes to an employee’s death.


A bill (H.R. 5663 [1]) that would revise federal workplace safety rules has been approved by the House of Representatives. The Senate has not announced whether it will take up the measure.


The main portion of the bill addressed mine safety issues. However, the bill also addresses workplace safety in general. H.R. 5663 would increase the penalties for willful or repeat violations of workplace safety rules. Penalties for such violations would rise from a minimum of $5,000 and a maximum of $70,000 to a minimum of $8,000 and a maximum of $250,000. These penalties increase when a violation causes or contributes to an employee’s death.


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