of pay, hours of employment or conditions of work. The term does
not include an organization which practices discrimination in
membership because of race, color, creed, national origin or
political affiliation.
"Employer." The Commonwealth, any of its political
subdivisions, including a school district and any office, board,
commission, agency, authority, local transportation organization
or other instrumentality or nonprofit organization or
institution or a charitable, religious, scientific, literary,
recreational, health, educational or welfare institution
receiving grants or appropriations from Federal, State or local
government. The term does not include an employer covered or
presently subject to coverage under the Occupational Safety and
Health Act of 1970.
"Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970" or "OSHA." The
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (Public Law 91-596,
29 U.S.C. § 651 et seq.).
"Occupational safety and health standard." A standard which
requires conditions, or the adoption or use of one or more
practices, means, methods, operations or processes, reasonably
necessary or appropriate to provide safe or healthful employment
in places of employment.
"Person." An individual, partnership, association,
corporation, business trust, legal representative or an
organized group of individuals, partnerships, associations,
corporations, business trusts or legal representatives.
"Review board." The Pennsylvania Occupational Safety and
Health Review Board established under this act.
"Secretary." The Secretary of Labor and Industry of the
Commonwealth or a designated agent.
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