654.015 Unsafe or unhealthy place of employment prohibited

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No employer or owner shall construct or cause to be constructed or maintained any place of employment that is unsafe or detrimental to health. [Amended by 1973 c.833 §6]

Source: Section 654.015 — Unsafe or unhealthy place of employment prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors654.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

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