Rules of construction
Title I — Workplace violence prevention standard
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Notwithstanding section 18 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 667)— (1) nothing in this title shall be construed to curtail or limit authority of the Secretary under any other provision of the law; (2) the rights, privileges, or remedies of covered employees shall be in addition to the rights, privileges, or remedies provided under any Federal or State law, or any collective bargaining agreement; (3) nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit or prevent health care workers, social service workers, and other personnel from reporting violent incidents to appropriate law enforcement; and (4) nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit or diminish any protections in relevant Federal, State, or local law related to— (A) domestic violence; (B) stalking; (C) dating violence; and (D) sexual assault.