Four bills designed by Republican Congressman Charlie Norwood, R-Ga., to make it easier for employers "to work voluntarily and proactively with OSHA," according to Norwood, passed the House of Representatives Education and the Workforce Committee on April 13.
All of the bills were introduced in 2004 and passed the House of Representatives, but no action was taken in the Senate. “I’m committed to moving these bills through the House as quickly as possible and remain hopeful the Senate will act on them as well,†Norwood said in a press statement about this year’s prospects.