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| Date Feb. 4, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-351R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 4, 2010 The Honorable John L. Mica Ranking Republican Member Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure House of Representatives The Honorable Bill Shuster Ranking Republican Member Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure House of Representatives Sub... |
| Date Jan. 23, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-370T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:00 a.m. EST Monday, January 23, 2006 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Labor, HHS and Education, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate MINE SAFETY MSHA’s Programs for Ensuring the Safety and Health of Coal Miners Could Be Strengthened
Statement for the Record by Robert E. Robertson, Director Education... |
| Date Oct. 27, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-105 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2005 Report to Congressional Committees MILITARY PERSONNEL Top Management Attention Is Needed to Address Long-standing Problems with Determining Medical and Physical Fitness of the Reserve Force GAO-06-105 a October 2005 MILITARY PERSONNEL Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-105, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Re... |
| Date July 19, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-903T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday, July 19, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Occupational and Environmental Health Surveillance Conducted during Deployments Needs Improveme... |
| Date July 14, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-632 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2005 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Improvements Needed in Occupational and Environmental Health Surveillance during Deployments to Address Immediate and Long-term Health Issues GAO-05-632 a J... |
| Date Jan. 12, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-96 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2005 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH Safety in the Meat and Poultry Industry, while Improving, Could Be Further Strengthened GAO-05-96 January 2005 WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-96, a report to the Ranking Minor... |
| Date Sept. 10, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-958 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2004 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives ENERGY EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION Many Claims Have Been Processed, but Action Is Needed to Expedite Processing of Claims Requiring Radiation Exposure Estimates GAO-04-958 September 2004 ENERGY EMPLOYEES ... |
| Date Aug. 13, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-920 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2004 Report to the Secretary of Labor WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH OSHA’s Oversight of Its Civil Penalty Determination and Violation Abatement Processes Has Limitations GAO-04-920 Contents Letter Appendix I Briefing Presented on July 7, 2004 1 7 Appendix II Comments from the Department of Labor 28 Abbreviations FIRM IMIS OEA OSHA Field Ins... |
| Date June 18, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-658 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2004 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, Committee on Education and the Workforce, House of Representatives OSHA’S COMPLAINT RESPONSE POLICIES OSHA Credits Its Complaint System with Conserving Agency Resources, but the System Still Warrants Improvement GAO-04-658 June 2004 OSHA’S COMPLAINT RESPONSE POLICIES
Highlights ... |
| Date Sept. 5, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-945 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters MINE SAFETY MSHA Devotes Substantial Effort to Ensuring the Safety and Health of Coal Miners, but Its Programs Could Be Strengthened GAO-03-945 September 2003 MINE SAFETY MSHA Devotes Substantial Effort to Ensuring the Safety and Health of Coal Miners, but Its Programs Could Be Strengthened Highlights of ... |
| Date Jan. 31, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-256 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters DEFENSE MANAGEMENT Industry Practices Can Help Military Exchanges Better Assure That Their Goods Are Not Made by Child or Forced Labor GAO-02-256 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Military Exchanges’ Efforts to Identify Working Conditions in Overseas Factories Not As Proactive As Some Private Se... |
| Date March 13, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-501T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1 p.m. EST Tuesday March 13, 2001 Testimony
Before the Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee, the Senate of Maryland INFORMATION ON PESTICIDE ILLNESS REPORTING SYSTEMS Statement of John B. Stephenson, Director, Natural Resources and Environment GAO-01-501T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: My name is Jo... |
| Date Nov. 17, 2000 |
Report No. GAO-01-60R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 November 17, 2000 The Honorable Pete Stark House of Representatives Subject: Occupational Safety: Selected Cost and Benefit Implications of Needlestick Prevention Devices for Hospitals Dear Mr. Stark: This letter responds to your request for an examination of the potential benefits and costs of changes that would be mandated under the pr... |
| Date Oct. 26, 2000 |
Report No. GAO-01-62 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2000 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, Committee on Education and the Workforce, House of Representatives WORKER PROTECTION Better Coordination Can Improve Safety at Hazardous Material Facilities GAO-01-62 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Relevant Statutes and Regulations 3 38 42 45 47 51 56 60 Appendix II: Inci... |
| Date May 19, 2000 |
Report No. OCG-00-6 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH Government Responses to Beryllium Uses and Risks GAO/OCG-00-6 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Objectives, Scope, and Methodology 3 22 24 25 Appendix II: Comments From the Department of Energy Appendix III: GAO Contacts and Staff Acknowledgments Abbreviations OSHA Occupation... |
| Date March 22, 2000 |
Report No. T-RCED-00-135 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EST Wednesday March 22, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Power, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Views on Proposed Civil Penalties, Security Oversight, and External Safety Regulation Legislation
Statement of Gary L. Jones, Associate Director, Energy, Re... |
| Date Jan. 31, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-45R |
Title
Unfted States GendAccollutingomcc Washingmn, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, HumulsupicesDivision
. and B-233461 January 31,2000 The Honorable Cass Ballenger Chairman, Subcommittee on Workforce Protections Committee on Education and the Workforce House of Representatives . cuuauonal Safew and Health. . Federal Agencies IdenMied as omotinti Workolace Safetv and Health Dear Mr. Ballenger: Bidlions of ... |
| Date July 20, 1998 |
Report No. NSIAD-98-205 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 1998 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, U.S. Senate CARIBBEAN BASIN Worker Rights Progress Made, but Enforcement Issues Remain GAO/NSIAD-98-205 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-280379 July 20, 1998 The Honor... |
| Date July 14, 1998 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-212 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Education and the Workforce, House of Representatives FEDERAL CONTRACTORS Historical Perspective on Noncompliance With Labor and Worker Safety Laws
Statement of Cornelia M. Blanchette, Associate Director Edu... |
| Date March 12, 1998 |
Report No. RCED-98-69 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 1998 Report to the Honorable Lauch Faircloth U.S. Senate AIR POLLUTION Prior Indoor Air Quality Problems at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences GAO/RCED-98-69 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-279071 March 12, 1998 The Honorable Lauch Fair... |
| Date Aug. 27, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-97-163 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 1997 Report to Congressional Requesters WORKER PROTECTION Private Sector Ergonomics Programs Yield Positive Results GAO/HEHS-97-163 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-277451 August 27, 1997 The Honorable Edward M. Kennedy Ranking Minority Member Committee on Labor and... |
| Date Dec. 30, 1996 |
Report No. HEHS-97-43R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office
Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education and Human Services Division 11111111
157939 B-275637 December 30, 1996 The Honorable Robert B. Reich The Secretary of Labor Dear Mr. Secretary: Among the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) duties are the development and enforcement of workplace safety and health standards. These enforcement dut... |
| Date Oct. 17, 1995 |
Report No. T-HEHS-96-42 |
Title
United States General Accounting Oflice Bz5EaZL Testimony
Before the Subcommitteeon Human Resources and IntergovernmentalRelations Committee on GovernmentReform and Oversight Houseof Representatives
For Releaseon Delivery Expectedat 2:00 p.m. Tuesday,October 17, 1995 OSHA Potential to Reform Regulatory Enforcement Efforts
Cornelia M. Blanchette, AssociateDirector Education and Employment Issues He... |
| Date Nov. 2, 1994 |
Report No. HEHS-95-29 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 1994 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer and Monetary Affairs, Committee on Government Operations, House of Representatives GARMENT INDUSTRY Efforts to Address the Prevalence and Conditions of Sweatshops GAO/HEHS-95-29 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services ... |
| Date Sept. 22, 1994 |
Report No. T-RCED-94-283 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Releaseon Delivery Expectedat 1:W p.m. DST Thlll-Sday September 1994 22, Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Energy, Committee on Science, Space,and Technology, House of Representatives HEALTH AND SAFETY Protecting;Workers and the PubliE Continues to Challenge DOE
Statement of Jim Wells, Associate Director, Energy and Science Issues, Resources,Commu... |
| Date March 9, 1994 |
Report No. T-RCED-94-143 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives ForReleaseon Delivery Expectedat lo:00 a.m. EST Wednesday Maarch 1994 17, HEALTH AND SAFETY
Protecting Department of Energy Workers’ Health and Safety
Statement of Jim Wells, Associate Director, Energy and Science Issues, Resour... |
| Date March 1, 1994 |
Report No. T-RCED-94-138 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Committee on Natural Resources House of Representatives For Releaseon Delivery Expectedat lo:00 EST Tuesday March 1,1994 NUCLEAR HEALTH AND SLLFETY Safety and Health Oversight at DOE Defense Nuclear Facilities
Statement of Victor S. Rezendes, Director, Energy and Science Issues, Resources, Com... |
| Date Feb. 28, 1994 |
Report No. HEHS-94-10 |
Title
G-(-J ~~~+g~~ , -Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-247492 February 28,1994 The Honorable William D. Ford Chairman, Committee on Education and Labor House of Representatives The Honorable William F. Goodling Ranking Minority Member Committee on Education and Labor House of Representatives In response to your request, this report provides information on the weaknesses in the Occupati... |
| Date Dec. 15, 1993 |
Report No. PEMD-94-6 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 1993 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, U.S. Senate
/$Uh I2 PESTICIDES ON FARMS Limited Capability Exists to Monitor Occupational Illnesses and Injuries GAO/PEMD-94-6 Notice: This is a reprint of a GAO report. GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Program Evaluation and Methodo... |
| Date Nov. 1, 1993 |
Report No. GGD-94-22 |
Title
Whited Stem General Accountig (M’ iw Rep&t to the Chairman, Committee on ‘ Cotimerce, Science, and T.kmpOrtation, . U.!f. Senate ‘ , General Government Division B-243936 November 1,1993 The Honorable Ernest F. Hollings Chairman, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation United States Senate Dear Mr. Chairman: As you requested, we have reviewed labor practices under the Mexican maqui... |
| Date Oct. 21, 1993 |
Report No. T-RCED-94-54 |
Title
United States General Accountiw Office GAO
For Releaseon Delivery Expectedat 1~30 p.m. DST ThlXSday Oct. 21,1993 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Energy, Committee on Science, Space,and Technology, House of Representatives SAFETYANDHEALTH Worker Safety and Health Oversight Issues Facing DOE
Statement of Victor S. Rezendes, Director, Energy and Science Issues, Resources,Community, and Economic ... |
| Date Oct. 20, 1993 |
Report No. T-HRD-94-3 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at IO:30 a.m., EDT Wednesday October 20. 1993 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Labor Standards, Occupational Health and Safety, Committee on Education and Labor House of Representatives OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ChangesNeeded in the Combined Federal-State Approach
Statement of Clarence C. Crawford, Associate Dire... |
| Date Oct. 20, 1993 |
Report No. RCED-94-9 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 1993 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate NUCLEAR WEAPONS Safety, Technical, and Manpower Issues Slow DOE’ Disassembly s Efforts GAO/RCED-94-9 GAO United States
General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20648 Resources, Community, Economic Development and Division ES-253531 October 20,1993 The Honorable John G... |
| Date May 17, 1993 |
Report No. RCED-93-85 |
Title
GAO Report to the Chairman, Committee on Govwnmental Affairs, U.S. Senate SAF’ ETY AND HEALTH Key Independent Oversight Program at DOE Needs Strengthening -_____._” -.-_ _ -._-_.... .____ ___. _. .l_l _l_. “,I. ._ I. . . _“_I._ “_.. .-.. l--.--l---.----“--_--.---- ---..a- -. Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-261639 May 17,1993 The Honorable John Glenn Chairman, ... |
| Date Oct. 6, 1992 |
Report No. RCED-93-9 |
Title
IJnited States Gcmwal Accoul~thg Offi,*t GAO Report to the Chairman, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate ASBESTOS IN FEDERAL BUILDINGS Federal Efforts to Protect Employees From Potential Exposure RESTRICTED--Not to be released outside the General Accounting Office unless specifically approved by the Office of Congressional Relations. 5s56ocr RELEASED GAO United States General Accounting... |
| Date July 2, 1992 |
Report No. PEMD-92-33 |
Title
( -.. ___..- ..__.-.___._.” _I_.. “._ - _,__ .._._ - .. I--__ _ -... _-__ _..- .._-. I.-.-.-“.- I-___. -GA, I-kport to the Chairman, Committee on Gwernmcntal Affairs, U.S. Senate .Jaly 1 W2 RISK-RISKANALYSIS OMB’ Review of a s Proposed OSHA Rule GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Program Evaluation and Methodology Division B-248588.2 July 2,1992 The Honorabl... |
| Date May 19, 1992 |
Report No. HRD-92-68 |
Title
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEAKTH Worksite Safety md Health Programs Show Promise
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146637 ill 11111111 United States General Accounting Oillee Washington, D.C. 20648 Human Resources Division B-244320 May l&l002 The Honorable Clsiborne Pell United StatesSenate Dear SenatorPell: At least 13 workers die esch day, and about 11,000workers are injured seriously enoughto require lost workdays or restricted a... |
| Date April 10, 1992 |
Report No. HRD-92-30R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Human Resources Division B-248170 April 10, 1992 The Honorable Vie Fazio House of Representatives Dear Mr. Fazio: As requested by your staff, this letter summarizes our recent reports and testimony related to migrant and seasonal farmworkers. As you know, one of your constituents has expressed concern about the adequacy of federal,... |
| Date Feb. 26, 1992 |
Report No. T-HRD-92-15 |
Title
United Statea General Accounting Offke Testimony
Befonzthe HouseCommitteeon EducationandLabor For Relcascon on Delivery 930 am. EST Wednesday February26,1!w2 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
ANDHEALTH Worksite Safety and Health l?rograms Show Promise
Statement Linda G. Morra, Director of Educationand of EmploymentIssues,HumanResources Division GAO/T-HRD-92-15 GAO Form 160 (12191) 0FR:olRwKx Mr. Chairman and Me... |
| Date Nov. 5, 1991 |
Report No. T-HRD-92-9 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Testimony For Release on Delivery 9:30 a.m. EST Tuesday November 5, 1991 Occupational Worksite Safety Programs and and Health: Committees Statement of Franklin Frazier, Director Education and Employment Human Resources Division Before the Subcommittee on Labor Committee on Labor and u. s. Senate of Issues Human Resources GAO/T-HRD-92-9
GAO Form 160 (12/87) S... |
| Date Oct. 2, 1991 |
Report No. T-HRD-92-1 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Testimony For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Wednesday October 2, 1991 Managing Workplace Safety Health in the Petrochemical and Industry Statement of Franklin Frazier, Director Education and Employment Human Resources Division of Issues Before the Subcommittee on Employment and Housing Committee on Government Operations House of Representativ... |
| Date July 17, 1991 |
Report No. T-HRD-91-40 |
Title
United GAO States General Accounting Office Testimony For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday July 17, 1991 FARMWORKERS FACE GAPS IN PROTECTION AND BARRIERS TO BENEFITS Statement of Joseph F. Delfico Director, Income Security Issues Human Resources Division Before the Select Committee on Aging House of Representatives GAO/T-HRD-91-40 SUMMARY The living and working conditions o... |
| Date May 8, 1991 |
Report No. HRD-91-35 |
Title
May I!f!Il OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH OSHA Policy Changes Needed to Confirm That Employers Abate Serious Hazards - ~lll~l~ll~l ll
143945 _. r _ __~_____._._._,,,lll_ llll.l..-..-II ..-.---.-----..... -.-._ -.______-” GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Human Resources Division B-243171 May 81991 The Honorable Joseph M. Gaydos Chairman, Subcommittee on Health and ... |
| Date April 15, 1991 |
Report No. RCED-91-103 |
Title
April 1!)!I 1 NUCLEAR HEALTH AND SAFETY More Attention to Health and Safety Needed at Pantex --_- -.--..-~-- (;Ao/It(:~I)-!)l-lo:l I , -‘ *rr ~ I I 1 -I.._I_._ .-... j__” -... I---~.__ . . ..--._l.-.l.l^_-*.~l-“..---- GAO United States General Accounting Office Wahiugton, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-240636 April l&l991 The Honorable Mike Synar Chairma... |
| Date Nov. 14, 1990 |
Report No. HRD-91-9FS |
Title
I. “. .- GAO
.. ,._..._..,. .l.l_ ....,..“... I.._.”_ ..” ._._...._..._.. ---.__._________ I_.-...-..-_- NOVV~~~I I !w) twr OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH Inspectors’ Opinions on Improving 0SH.A Effectiveness 142643 r . _ ._._._“__ .._-. _____......___ . .._.. ..._.. ---.-__ ^ .._____^.___..-_.--..----------____ --- GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20648 Human... |
| Date Aug. 24, 1990 |
Report No. HRD-90-66BR |
Title
--*__. __..-.---- ..- Arl#~st, 1!MI OCCUPATIONAL -SAFETY & HEALTH Options for Improving Safety and Health in the Workplace m--Not to be released outside the General Accounting Office unless specifically approved by the Office of Congressional Relationa. United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20648 Human Resources Division B-235194 August 24,199O . The Honorable Joseph Gaydos Chai... |
| Date March 28, 1990 |
Report No. T-RCED-90-64 |
Title
’ ‘ \
. United States General Accounting OfRce / q // / 5’ b GAO
For Release on Wednesday March 28, 1990 Testimony 141115 Efforts of the to Improve DOE's Management Nuclear Weapons Complex Statement for the Record of Victor S. Rezendes Energy Issues Director, Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division Before the Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agriculture Research and Environ... |
| Date June 16, 1989 |
Report No. HRD-89-102BR |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1989 Briefing Report to Congressional Requesters OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH OSHA Contracting for Federal Rulemaking Activities GAO/HRD-89-102BR United States General Accounting Ofl!ke Wsehington, D.C. 20648 Human Rei9ourcesDivision B-232872 June 16,1989 The Honorable Joseph M. Gaydos Subcommittee on Chairman, Health and Safety Committee on Educati... |
| Date June 8, 1989 |
Report No. HRD-89-101BR |
Title
:ix ,i’,L r. .,:: . Briefing Report to the Honorable Charles E. Schumer, House of Representatives “SWEATSHOPS” IN NEW YORK CITY ..
_I .. . -. A Local Example of a Nationwide Problem . 4 i .- - . GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Human Resources Division B-231284 June 81989 The Honorable Charles E. Schumer House of Representatives Dear Mr. Schumer: In response... |
| Date April 17, 1989 |
Report No. HRD-89-82 |
Title
GAO OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH California’s Resumption of Enforcement Responsibility in the Private Sector . GAO
. United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Human Resources Division B-226390 April 17,1989 Congressional Requesters? In response to your January 6,1989, request, this report presents information on California’s resumption of the occupational safety and health... |
