HR 9006 United States House · 118th Congress

Hazardous Workplace Accountability Act of 2024

This bill requires chemical manufacturers and importers to provide safety data sheets in both English and Spanish to employers and make them accessible to employees exposed to chemical hazards. It directly affects businesses handling chemicals, employers who receive these materials, and workers who need to understand safety information. The key provision amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act to mandate bilingual labeling and safety information, applying to all relevant rules after a 60-day implementation period following enactment. The change aims to improve workplace safety communication for Spanish-speaking workers without altering existing safety standards.
Sub-Topics: Workplace Safety
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jul 2024
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Introduced Jul 11, 2024 Last action Jul 11, 2024
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Jul 11, 2024
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