Rights and Standards at Work Act, 1727

Rights and Standards at Work Act, 1727

Long title	An Act to Improve the Safety of Workers in Nouvelle Alexandrie; Among Other Purposes.
Introduced by	Deputy Paolo Antonio Aguilar (FHP) Deputy Surya Liese (FHP)
Extent	Entire Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie
Other legislation
Amendments	None
Related legislation	None

Bill as submitted to the "Hopper" of the Federal Assembly, 1727

RIGHTS AND STANDARDS AT WORK ACT, 1727

Presented by Deputy Paolo Antonio Aguilar, FHP, and Deputy Surya Liese (FHP, South Lyrica)

Ordered, by the Cortes Federales of Nouvelle Alexandrie,
to be Printed, 1727 AN.

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BE IT ENACTED by the King's Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Cortes Federales, in this present 7th session assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:-

PART I
GENERAL PROVISIONS.

1. CITATION AND PURPOSE.

1. This Act shall be officially cited as the “Rights and Standards at Work Act, 1727”.
2. The purpose of this Act is to enhance the safety, health, and welfare of workers across Nouvelle Alexandrie, establish minimum standards for safe working conditions, ensure compliance with these standards, and provide for the administration of these provisions.

PART II
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ADMINISTRATION.

2. AMENDMENTS TO THE RIGHT AND STANDARDS AT WORK ACT, 1706.

1. Part III of the Right and Standards at Work Act, 1706 is amended by the inclusion of a new Article 7b, to read as follows:

"7B. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY.

1. There is hereby created within the Department of Labor, an Occupational Health and Safety Administration.

2. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration shall have the duty to ensure the proper implementation and enforcement of Part III of the Right and Standards at Work Act, 1706, as amended by this Act, and shall curate and publish data on occupational health and safety at the national, regional, and local levels. It shall submit an annual report to the Council of State and the Cortes Federales.

3. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration shall be headed by an Administrator who shall be appointed by, and serves at the pleasure of the Secretary of Labor.

4. The Administrator shall be assisted by a Senior Deputy Administrator, a Deputy Administrator for Administration, a Deputy Administrator for Operations, a Deputy Adminstrator for Legal, Legislative, and Regulatory Affairs, and two further Deputy Administrators, appointed by, and serving at the pleasure of the Secretary of Labor, with such designations as the Secretary of Labor may designate, upon recommendation of the Administrator. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration shall have such staffing pattern as approved by the Administrator.

5. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration shall have its primary office at Cárdenas, and shall have regional offices at the regional capitals, at state capitals, and in all municipalities and special cities, and shall have visitorial authority to conduct inspections of any establishment to ensure its compliance with the law."

3. AMENDMENTS TO THE DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT, 1715.

1. Part II, Article 7, Section 2 of the Disaster Management Act, 1715 is amended by the inclusion of an additional sentence, to read as follows:
   1. "The Occupational Health and Safety Administration, represented by the Administrator, shall be a member of the Federal Emergency Management Council."
2. Part II, Article 8, Section 2 of the Disaster Management Act, 1715 is amended by the inclusion of an additional sentence, to read as follows:
   1. "The Occupational Health and Safety Administration, represented by the Administrator or their designees, shall be a member of the Safety Policy Coordination Committee."
3. Part II, Article 9 of the Disaster Management Act, 1715 is amended by the inclusion of an additional Section 7, to read as follows:
   1. "The regional or local office of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, as applicable, shall be a member of the regional and local Emergency and Disaster Management Committees."
4. Part II, Article 11 of the Disaster Management Act, 1715 is amended by the inclusion of an additional Section 5, to read as follows:
   1. "The Occupational Health and Safety Administration, represented by the Administrator or their designees, shall be a member of the Private-Public Cooperative Safety Management Committee.

4. ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ADMINISTRATION.

1. The annual budget of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration shall be included in the annual budget of the Department of Labor.
2. There is appropriated an initial amount of one billion ecus from funds not otherwise appropriated, for the use of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration.

PART III
WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES.

5. WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY.

1. Every workplace employing 11 or more individuals are obliged to employ a Health and Safety Officer, as well as an additional Health and Safety Officer for every 20 individuals employed by them. Where there are more than one Health and Safety Officers, one shall be designated Chief Health and Safety Officer, with supervisory powers over the other Health and Safety Officers. The organization of Health and Safety Officers shall be under the jurisdiction of the workplace.
2. It shall be the responsibility of every Health and Safety Officer to inform and educate employees regarding health and safety standards and regulations, and to advise their workplace management of potential health and safety risks in the workplace.
3. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration shall conduct certification programs for Health and Safety Officers.
4. Every workplace employing 20 or more individuals are obliged to employ a company nurse. Every workplace employing 50 or more individuals are obliged to employ a full-time company doctor. Failure to comply with this Section beginning 1728 AN shall cause the offending workplace or company to be liable to daily fines of 10,000 ecus until compliant for a first offense, daily fines of 20,000 ecus until compliant for a second offense, and imprisonment of 30 days for the responsible corporate officers for third and subsequent offenses, as determined by the court.
5. There shall be created in the Federal Treasury an Occupational Health and Safety Development Fund from which all fees from Section 3 of this Article, and all penalties from Section 4 of this Article shall accrue, to be used for the furtherance of the purposes of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration at the local level.

6. WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS.

1. All employers are required to provide a safe working environment, conforming to established safety standards, to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses.
2. Specific safety standards will be developed by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, covering diverse aspects such as hazardous material handling, machine operation, and ergonomic design.
3. Employers must provide necessary personal protective equipment and training to all employees at no cost.
4. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration shall develop and implement programs to educate employers and employees about workplace safety and health.

7. WORKERS' RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS.

1. Workers have the right to a safe workplace and to raise concerns about safety without fear of retaliation.
2. Workers may request Occupational Health and Safety Administration inspections if they believe their workplace is not compliant with safety standards.

PART IV
CLOSING PROVISIONS.

8. COMMENCMENT AND APPLICATION.

1. This Bill shall apply to all of the Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie.
2. This Bill shall not become law unless it has been given Royal Assent.
3. In the event any provision or part of this Bill is found to be invalid or unenforceable, only that particular provision or part so found, and not the entire Bill, will be inoperative.