Oklahoma Statutes Citationized
Title 40. Labor
Chapter 10 - Oklahoma Occupational Health And Safety Standards Act of 1970
Section 414 - Occupational Safety and Health Consultation Program for Private Employers
Cite as: O.S. §, __ __
A.
The Commissioner shall not assert enforcement jurisdiction pursuant to Section
401 et seq. of this title over any occupational safety or health issue with
respect to which a federal standard has been issued pursuant to Section (6) of
Public Law 91-596, also known as the Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and
Health Act of 1970.
B.
The Commissioner shall provide competent occupational safety and health
consultation, education and training for private and public employers in
coordination with the Oklahoma
Department of Career and Technology Education and other available
community resources.
C.
Such consultation shall be provided on a priority basis to those private
employers which, based on their certification, have occupational injury and
illness rates exceeding the national average incidence rate for private
employers of similar character.
D.
No such consultation shall be provided except upon written request by the
private employer.
E.
Except when a condition of "imminent danger" exists, no reports, communication,
or other information regarding safety and health hazards discovered by the
Commissioner, pursuant to the administration of Section 401 et seq. of this
title, or his representative in the workplaces of private employers, shall be
reported to any enforcement authority whatsoever without the prior approval of
the employer.
F.
The Commissioner may, in providing services to private employers upon request,
refer private employers for participation in other safety and health
consultation, education and training programs including but not limited to the
programs authorized by Section 7(C)1 of Public Law
91-596.
G.
The Commissioner may, upon request, refer qualifying private employers to
programs operated by the U.S. Department of Labor for recognition or for
exemption from inspection by the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety
and Health Administration.
H.
The Commissioner shall certify successful participation in the occupational
safety and health consultation, education and training program pursuant to the
provisions of Section 924.2 of Title 36 of the Oklahoma
Statutes.
I.
The Commissioner may promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary
to implement the provisions of this section.
J.
As used in this section:
1.
"Private employer" means a person engaged in a business affecting commerce who
has employees, but does not include the United States or any state or political
subdivision of a state; and
2.
"Imminent danger" means any conditions or practices in any place of employment
which are such that a danger exists which could reasonably be expected to cause
death, or serious physical harm immediately.
Historical Data
Laws 1970, HB 1702, c. 287, § 14, emerg. eff. July 1, 1970; Amended by Laws 1986, SB 496, c. 222, § 1, eff. November 1, 1986; Amended by Laws 1988, SB 485, c. 317, § 3, eff. November 1, 1988; Amended by Laws 1992, HB 2189, c. 305, § 6, emerg. eff. May 27, 1992; Amended by Laws 2001, HB 1214, c. 33, § 35, emerg. eff. July 1, 2001 (superseded document available).
Citationizer® Summary of Documents Citing This Document| Cite | Name | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Attorney General's Opinions | |||
| Cite | Name | Level | |
| 1998 OK AG 44, | Question Submitted by: The Honorable Brad Henry, State Senator, District 17, The Honorable Mike Ervin, State Representative, District 28 | Cited | |
| 2009 OK AG 35, | Question Submitted by: The Honorable Anthony Sykes, State Senator, District 24 | Discussed at Length | |
| Oklahoma Supreme Court Cases | |||
| Cite | Name | Level | |
| 1997 OK 120, 947 P.2d 177, 68 OBJ 3102, | GRIFFIN v. MULLINIX | Discussed | |
| Oklahoma Session Laws - 2001 | |||
| Cite | Name | Level | |
| 2001 O.S.L. 33, 2001 O.S.L. 33, | Vocational technical education; changing the name of area vocational technical school districts to technology center school districts; changing statutory cites. Effective date. Emergency. | Discussed at Length | |
| Title 36. Insurance | |||
| Cite | Name | Level | |
| 36 O.S. 924.2, | Workers' Compensation Insurance - Reduction in Premium Charges - Eligible Employers - Annual Education and Training - Certification - Annual Report | Cited | |
| Cite | Name | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Title 40. Labor | |||
| Cite | Name | Level | |
| 40 O.S. 414, | Occupational Safety And Health Consultation Program For Private Employers | Cited | |