Section 21 - TRAINING AND EMPLOYEE EDUCATION       

SECTION NUMBER:  21

SECTION TITLE :  TRAINING AND EMPLOYEE EDUCATION

TEXT:
  (a)  The Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, after consultation
with the Secretary and with other appropriate Federal departments and
agencies, shall conduct, directly or by grants or contracts (1) education
programs to provide an adequate supply of qualified personnel to carry out
the purposes of this Act, and (2) informational programs on the importance
of and proper use of adequate safety and health equipment.
  (b)  The Secretary is also authorized to conduct, directly or by grants
or contracts, short-term training of personnel engaged in work related to
his responsibilities under this Act.
  (c)  The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Health,
Education, and Welfare, 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 or
unhealthful working conditions in employments covered by this Act, and (2)
consult with and advise employers and employees, and organizations
representing employers and employees as to effective means of preventing
occupational injuries and illnesses.


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