GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1993

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 191*

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Sponsors: Representatives Fitch, Barnes, Cunningham, H. Hunter, McLaughlin; Luebke, Warren, Stamey, and Wright.

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Referred to:  Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House.

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February 18, 1993

A JOINT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO CONTINUE ITS STUDY OF FIRE AND OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY ISSUES.
Whereas, the 1991 LRC Study Committee on Fire and Occupational Safety at Commercial and Industrial Facilities was established in response to the industrial fire at the Imperial Foods plant and for the purpose of determining the status of occupational safety in public and private sector workplaces in North Carolina; and
Whereas, the 1991 Study Committee heard testimony regarding workplace safety hazards and violations, as well as testimony of effective workplace safety practices and programs; and
Whereas, in response to the information it received,  the Committee recommended 14 bills for consideration by the 1991 General Assembly, Regular Session 1992, 11 of which were enacted; and
Whereas, although the Committee accomplished much of its initial task, the Committee finds that there is still work to be done, including monitoring the effectiveness of recently enacted legislation, in order to ensure the establishment and maintenance of a safe work environment for citizens of the State;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
Section 1.  The Legislative Research Commission is authorized to continue its study of fire and occupational safety at commercial, industrial, and State operated facilities and worksites.  The Commission is further authorized to prepare an interim report of its study, and to make final recommendations, including recommendations to the 1993 General Assembly, Regular Session 1994.
Sec. 2.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.