Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand coverage, increase whistleblower protections, raise penalties, adjust penalties for.
The bill amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand coverage to include public employees, authorized employee representatives, and voluntary emergency responders. It increases protections for whistleblowers by enhancing penalties for retaliation and prohibiting employers from discharging employees who refuse to perform duties they believe pose a safety or health hazard.
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