Bill · H.R. 2647· House(119-HR-2647)
Safe Workplaces Act
- Introduced
- 4/3/2025
- Last activity
- 4/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Joe Neguse
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Safe Workplaces Act directs the Secretary of Labor to issue nonmandatory guidance aimed at reducing workplace violence. The process begins with the Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health conducting a study on the threat of violence in the workplace. Within 15 months, a report containing recommendations must be submitted to the Secretary of Labor and specific House and Senate committees. Following this, the Secretary of Labor, through OSHA, must issue guidance within 4 years of the Act's enactment. This guidance is intended to cover various work practice controls and activities tailored to different types of workplaces.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Targeted Safety Guidance: The Secretary of Labor will issue guidance that is differentiated to account for the unique characteristics of various workplaces, such as grocery stores, hospitals, and schools (Section 2(c)(1)).
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Implementation of Engineering Controls: Guidance may include ways to use physical barriers or devices, such as electronic access controls, weapon detectors, or locks on doors, to create a safer environment (Section 2(d)(2)).
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Work Practice Improvements: The bill includes provisions for work practice controls that could benefit employees, such as assigning sufficient staff numbers, providing dedicated security personnel, and offering training on prevention and response techniques (Section 2(d)(5)).
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Addressing Environmental Risks: The guidance considers environmental risk factors, such as illumination or physical barriers, which could help reduce the likelihood or severity of violence incidents (Section 2(d)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Found: The provided text does not explicitly list any potential negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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- 4/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia