sion continues until July 1, 2004 (Code Labor and
Employment Article, sees 2-101 through 2 109)
The Commissioner of Labor and Industry is
appointed by the Secretary of Labor, Licensing, and
Regulation with the approval of the Governor and
holds office at the pleasure of the Secretary

APPRENTICESHIP
M Ann Edwards, Director of Apprenticeship
& Training
(410)333 8754

The Office of Apprenticeship was created in
1991 by the Department of Economic and Em-
ployment Development, and became the Appren
ticeship Program in 1993 In 1995, it was
transferred to the Department of Labor, Licensing,
and Regulation (Chapter 120, Acts of 1995)
The Apprenticeship and Training Program pro-
vides the administrative support to develop, register,
certify, and monitor apprenticeship programs state-
wide It is assisted by the Bureau of Apprenticeship
and Training, U S Department of Labor, and other
federal and State agencies The Director of Appren
nceship and Training is appointed by the Secretary of
Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (Code Labor and
Employment Article, sees 11 401 through 11 408)

APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINING COUNCIL

G William Troxler, Chair, 1997

Replacing the Maryland State Apprenticeship Coun
ol, the Apprenticeship and Training Council was created
m 1966 (Chapter 671, Acts of 1966) It pined the
Department of Employment and Training m 1983
(Chapter 64, Acts of 1983) In 1987, the Council
became part of the Department of Economic and Em
ployment Development (Chapter 311, Acts of 1987)
In 1995, it was transferred to the Department of Labor,
Licensing, and Regulation (Chapter 120,Acts of 1995)
The Council reviews and approves apprenticeship pro-
grams and fosters their development It sets standards for
registered apprennceship programs
The Council's twelve members are appointed to
four year terms by the Governor with the advice of
the Secretary of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation
and Senate advice and consent With the advice of
the Secretary, the Governor may appoint up to
three consultants to the Council Authorization for
the Council continues until July 1, 2004

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS SERVICE
Harry R Lewis, Director
(410) 333 4534

The bmployment Standards Service was formed
in 1965 as the Labor Standards Division The Service
is concerned with laws governing child labor, employ-
ment agencies, and wage payment and collections
The Service also oversees the licensing and certifica-
tion required by these statutes In response to specific

complaints, the Service investigates and resolves
claims by employees of violations of these laws
The Service is responsible for protective labor
laws concerned with child labor The Child Labor
Law specifies the conditions under which minors
(aged 14 to 17) may be employed The law requires
employers to acquire a work permit for each youth
hired (Code Labor and Employment Article, sees
3 201 through 3 216)
Employment agencies in the State which charge
applicants a fee are licensed and regulated by the
Service (Code Business Regulation Article, sees
9 101 through 9 601)
Under the Maryland Wage Payment and Collection
Law, the Service is empowered to collect wages that are
due an employee and have not been paid (Code Labor
and Employment Article, sees 3 501 through 3 509)

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH
Keith L Goddard, Assistant Commissioner
for Occupational Safety & Health
Jo Ann Orlinsky, Maryland Occupational Safety
& Health Administrator

501 St Paul Place
Baltimore, MD 21202—2272 (410) 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 to 1884 when the Bureau of
Statistics and Information was formed
The Maryland Occupational Safety and Health
Program enforces the federal Occupational Safety and
Health Administration program in Maryland (with
the exception of maritime industries and federal em
ployment) The Program requires that each employer
provide a safe and healthful workplace by complying
with occupational safety and health regulations and
preventing injuries and illnesses To that end, the
Program inspects workplaces and, when violations are
found, issues citations and assesses penalties It also
offers tree educational and training programs and
consultation surveys (Code Labor and Employment
Article, sees 5 101 through 5 901)

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD

Howard E Marshall, Chair, 1997
(410) 333-4184

The Occupational Safety and Health Advisory
Board started 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 Board formulates and proposes to the Corn
missioner of Labor and Industry rules and regulations
to prevent accidents and occupational diseases m every
occupation or place of employment in Maryland