Sen. Schatz, Rep. Levin Introduce Legislation to Bolster Worker Safety

WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Congressman Andy Levin (D-Michigan) introduced the Keeping Workers Safe Act, legislation that requires the Secretary of Labor and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue a public notice regarding each enforcement action under the Occupational Safety and Health Act that results in large penalties or where multiple or repeated violations are present. The public notice will be distributed to regional and local news organizations as well as trade groups and labor unions to ensure that workers are informed about the safety conditions of employers.

"We need to do all that we can to protect American workers on the job," said Senator Schatz. "Publicizing workplace violations holds companies accountable and leads to a safer work environment for everyone. Our bill will help standardize this practice, keep workers safe and healthy, and strengthen our economy."

"As our country continues to tackle this once in a lifetime public health crisis, the Keeping Workers Safe Act will ensure workers aren't forced to risk their lives for a paycheck and hold employers accountable for dangerous working conditions," said Congressman Levin. "After years as a union organizer and a workforce policy administrator, I know how important it is to empower OSHA and workers across the country, and this commonsense bill does exactly that."

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