384/Maryland Manual

WAGE &HOURADVISOKT COMMITTEE
Gordon E. Reese, Chairperson, 1991

Appointed by Secretary of Licensing ^Regulation (who
also designates chair) with approval of Governor:
Virginia Darby Brown, 1991; James W. Barnes IV,
1993; Henry H. Stansbury, 1993; David J.
Thomas, 1993; Ingvard Bach, 1995; Joseph H.
Black, 1995; Frank F. Cossenrino, 1995; one
vacancy.

333-4184
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The Wage and Hour Advisory Committee was
created in 1965 (Chapter 697, Acts of 1965). The
Committee assists the Commissioner of Labor and
Industry in formulating rules and regulations to
implement the State minimum wage law. The Com-
mittee must hold public hearings every two years to
review regulations and recommend changes of
rates, coverage, or administration.
The Committee consists of nine members ap-
pointed for six-year terms by the Secretary of
Licensing and Regulation with the approval of the
Governor. Three members represent employers,
three are representatives of employees, and three
represent the general public. The Secretary of
Licensing and Regulation designates a public mem-
ber as chairperson. Authorization for the Commit-
tee continues until July 1, 1994 (Code 1957, Art.
100, sees. 81-93A).

MEDIATION & CONCILIATION SERVICE
Donald L. Miller, Chief Mediator

501 St. Paul Place
Baltimore, MD 21202 333-4185

Created in 1969, the Mediation and Concilia-
tion Service provides arbitration and mediation ser-
vices (Chapter 429, Acts of 1969). The Service also
conducts consent collective-bargaining elections
and membership card checks as well as intra-union
elections of officers and union ratification elections
(Code 1957, Art. 89, sees. 3-13).

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH
Milton H. F. Saul,Aff»t»nt Commissioner frr
Occupational Safety & Health
Jo Ann Orlinsky, MOSHAdministrator

501 St. Paul Place
Baltimore, MD 21202 333-4195

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of
1973 reorganized Maryland safety programs and
enforcement authorities into a single State occupa-
tional safety and health program (Chapter 59, Acts
of 1973). Maryland's concern for safety and health
in the workplace dates back to 1884 when the
Bureau of Statistics and Information was estab-
lished.

The Maryland Occupational Safety and Health
(MOSH) Program enforces the federal Occupa-
tional Safety and Health Administration program
in Maryland (with the exception of maritime indus-
tries and federal employment).
The Program requires that each employer pro-
vide a safe and healthful workplace by complying
with occupational safety and health regulations and
preventing injuries and illnesses. To that end,
MOSH inspects workplaces and, when violations are
found, issues citations and assesses penalties. The
Program also provides free consultation surveys and
offers free educational and training programs (Code
1957, Art. 89, sees. 28-49A, 49C-49D).

OCCUMTIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH ADVISOKT
BOARD
Howard E. Marshall, Chairperson, 1991

Appointed by Commissioner of Labor &Industry with
approval of Secretary of Licensing & Regulation:
Bernard R. Ebberts, 1991; Barbara N. Gilford,
1991; James Kaplanges, 1991; Michael C. Snead,
1991; Harry A. Veditz, 1991; Donald J. Roop,
M.D., 1992; Robert L. Lawson, 1994; Robert C.
Nobile, 1994; Stephen Wolford, 1994; Katherine
Farrell, M.D., 1995.

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The Occupational Safety and Health Advisory
Board was formed in 1955 as the Occupational
Safety Advisory Board (Chapter 44, Acts of 1955).
The Board adopted its present name in 1968
(Chapter 530, Acts of 1968).
The Occupational Safety and Health Advisory
Board formulates and proposes to the Commissioner
ofLabor and Industry rules and regulations to prevent
accidents and occupational diseases in every occupa-
tion or place of employment in Maryland.
The Board consists of eleven members appointed
for six-year terms by the Commissioner ofLabor and
Industry with the approval of the Secretary of Licens-
ing and Regulation. Two members represent industry
two represent labor, two represent health professions,
one represents agriculture, one represents businesses
regulated by the Public Service Commission, and
three represent the general public. The Commissioner
ofLabor and Industry designates a public member as
chairperson. Members are selected for their experience
and competence in the field of occupational safety and
health. Members representing health professions are
recommended by the Secretary of Health and Mental
Hygiene. The Secretary of Agriculture recommends
the member representing agriculture. The Chairper-
son of the Public Service Commission recommends
the member representing businesses regulated by the
Public Service Commission. Authorization for the
Board continues until July 1,1994 (Code 1957, Art.
89,secs.31,31A).