Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0800 - Labor and Workforce Development
Subtitle 0800-01 - Occupational Safety and Health
Chapter 0800-01-05 - Safety and Health Provisions for the Public Sector
Section 0800-01-05-.01 - PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 0800-01-05-.01
Current through September 24, 2024

The primary purpose of the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1972, as amended, T.C.A. §§ 50-3-101 through 50-3-919 is to assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the State of Tennessee safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve our human resources. This purpose is specifically extended to public sector employees through Section 19 of the Act (T.C.A. §§ 50-3-906 through 50-3-913). The purpose of this chapter is to implement the provisions of the Act applicable in the public sector by setting forth general policies and prescribing rules to effectuate the provisions of the Act.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-3-1411, 50-3-101, 50-3-102, 50-3-201, and 50-3-906 through 50-3-913.

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