Establishing the Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health
Establishes Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health
What it does
The order directs the Department of Labor to create and staff an advisory board to review toxic exposure issues, medical guidance, and evidence rules for worker compensation claims.
Real-world impact
- Changes the medical guidance claims examiners use when deciding worker compensation claims.
- Requires the Department of Labor to provide staff, funding, and administrative support for the board.
- Board will review site exposure lists and recommend evidence rules for lung disease claims.
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Summary
This order creates the Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health within the Department of Labor. The board will have up to 15 unpaid experts who advise on worker health matters.
The board will review the department's site exposure lists, give medical guidance to claims examiners under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation program, and recommend evidence rules for lung disease claims.
The Secretary of Labor must provide staff, funding, and support; the board will terminate five years after the cited defense authorization law is enacted.
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