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40 U.S.C. 3705: Safety programsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 40-PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKSCHAPTER 37-CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS
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§3705. Safety programs

The Secretary of Labor shall⁠—

(1)  provide for the establishment and supervision of programs for the education and training of employers and employees in the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of unsafe working conditions in employment covered by this chapter; and

(2)  collect reports and data and consult with and advise employers as to the best means of preventing injuries.

( Pub. L. 107–217 , Aug. 21, 2002 , 116 Stat. 1174 .)

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3705

40:333(f).

Pub. L. 87–581, title I, § 107(f), as added Pub. L. 91–54, § 1, Aug. 9, 1969, 83 Stat. 98.