Worker Safety
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The health and safety of workers are crucial to business productivity and a hallmark of a strong and sustainable economy. American businesses understand that safe workplaces are sound business practices. The U.S. Chamber promotes workplace safety policies that protect employees from hazards while not placing unreasonable burdens on business owners.
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Latest Content
- Sep 16, 2021Comments to the Department of Labor on Vaccine Emergency Temporary Standard
These comments were sent to the Department of Labor on the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard on vaccine and testing requirements.
- Aug 20, 2021Coalition for Workplace Safety Comments to OSHA on Emergency Temporary Standard IFR
Read the Coalition for Workplace Safety's comments to James Frederick, Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, regarding DOL's Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19.
- Aug 20, 2021Comments to OSHA on Emergency Temporary Standard IFR
Read the Chamber's comments to James Frederick, Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, regarding DOL's Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19.
- Jan 13, 2020Coalition Letter on H.R. 2694, the "Pregnant Workers Fairness Act"
This Coalition letter was sent to the House Committee on Education and Labor, on H.R. 2694, the "Pregnant Workers Fairness Act."
- Nov 19, 2019U.S. Chamber Letter on the Hearing, "Highly Automated Vehicles: Federal Perspectives on the Deployment of Safety Technology"
This Hill letter was sent to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation, on the hearing entitled, “Highly Automated Vehicles: Federal Perspectives on the Deployment of Safety Technology.”
Oct 31, 2019US Chamber’s Project GO Promotes Corporate Board Diversity with Real-World SolutionsThe U.S. Chamber's recently launched Project GO, an initiative that advances corporate solutions to pressing societal challenges.
- Apr 09, 2019U.S. Chamber Opposing S. 61, “Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2019”
This letter was sent to the United States Senate, opposing S. 61, the “Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2019.”
- Apr 08, 2019H.R. 5 and S. 788, "Equality Act"
This letter was sent to the members of the United States Congress, supporting H.R. 5 and S. 788, the Equality Act.
- Sep 28, 2018Coalition Comments to OSHA on Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
The CWS is comprised of associations and employers who believe in improving workplace safety through cooperation, assistance, transparency, clarity, and accountability.
The Honorable Loren Sweatt
Acting Assistant Secretary
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20210VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION: http://www.regulations.gov
- Jul 13, 2017Comments to OSHA on the Proposed Rule to Delay Compliance Date for Reporting Requirement
July 13, 2017
OSHA Docket Office
Docket No. OSHA 2013-0023
Room N-3653
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., N.W.
Washington, DC 20210VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION: http://www.regulations.gov
Re: OSHA Docket No. OSHA-2013-0023; Proposed Rule to Delay Compliance
Date for Reporting Requirement under Final Improve Tracking of
Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Regulation (82 Fed. Reg. 29261, June 28,
2017)