Title 40 — Public Buildings, Property, and WorksRelease 119-73not60
§3705 Safety Programs
Title 40 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND WORKS › Part A— GENERAL › Chapter 37— CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS › § 3705
Summary
The Secretary of Labor must run training and education programs for employers and workers in jobs covered by this chapter to spot and stop unsafe conditions, and must gather reports and data and advise employers on preventing injuries.
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Title 40, §3705
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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.
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Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 370540:333(f).Pub. L. 87–581, title I, § 107(f), as added Pub. L. 91–54, § 1, Aug. 9, 1969, 83 Stat. 98.
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40 U.S.C. § 3705
Title 40 — Public Buildings, Property, and Works
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60