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GERALD R. FORD Sends a Copy of the New OSHA Act
GERALD R. FORD Sends a Copy of the New OSHA Act
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Future President "Jerry Ford" Sends "Occupational Safety and Health Standards" Act as the House Minority Leader
GERALD R. FORD (1913-2006). 38th U.S. President, 1974-1977, Vice President 1973-1974, House Minority Leader, 1965-1973, Member, Warren Commission, 1963-1964, Member, U.S. House of Representatives, Republican, Michigan 1949-1973.
June 30, 1971-Dated, Typed Letter Signed, "Jerry Ford" as House Minority Leader, measuring 8" x 10.5", 1 page, Washington, D.C., Choice Crisp Near Mint. Six months after passage of OSHA, Congressman Ford sends a copy of the historic new Act to a constituent, Hal Wilkins, Wilko Industrial System, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Signed on official "Congress of the United States - Office of the Minority Leader - House of Representatives" stationary and beautifully signed bu Ford in rich blue ink. This Letter reads, in full:
"My Grand Rapids office informs me that you would like a copy of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards. I am pleased to send you a copy of the Federal Register of May 29th which contains the rules and regulations and I hope you will find this information helpful. I am glad to be of service to you. Please let me know in the future if I can be of further assistance. - Warmest personal regards. - Sincerely, (Signed) Jerry Ford".
Six months earlier, on December 29, 1970, Public Law 91-596, the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Act (OSHA), became law: "To assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women; by authorizing enforcement of the standards developed under the Act; by assisting and encouraging the States in their efforts to assure safe and healthful working conditions; by providing for research, information, education, and training in the field of occupational safety and health; and for other purposes.
Under the OSH Act, employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace. OSHA's mission is to assure safe and healthful workplaces by setting and enforcing standards, and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Employers must comply with all applicable OSHA standards."

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