Section 574 - [See Note] Industrial Board (Adm. Code Section 2214)The Industrial Board created by this act shall have the power, and its duty shall be:
(a) To meet at least once each month for the purpose of considering such matters as are brought before it or the Secretary of Labor and Industry shall request;(b) To hold hearings with reference to the application by the department of the laws specified in subsection (h), upon appeal either of employes or employers or of the public and, after such hearings, to make recommendations to the department;(c) To make suggestions to the department for the formulation of rules and regulations within its jurisdiction;(d) To retain the power to grant variances and hear appeals within its jurisdiction arising out of the enforcement actions of the department consistent with the powers granted to the board by section 14 of the act of June 2, 1913 (P.L. 396, No. 267), entitled "An act creating a Department of Labor and Industry; defining its powers and duties; establishing an Industrial Board; providing for the appointment of a Commissioner of Labor, inspectors, statisticians, clerks, and others to enforce the provisions of this act, and providing salaries for the same; prescribing a standard of reasonable and adequate protection to be observed in the rooms, buildings, and places where labor is employed; empowering the said Industrial Board to make, alter, amend, and repeal rules and regulations relating thereto; transferring the powers and duties of the Department of Factory Inspection to the Department of Labor and Industry, and abolishing the Department of Factory Inspection; and providing a penalty for the violation of the provisions of this act, or the rules and regulations of the said board." (e) To perform any other duties assigned to the board by the Secretary of Labor and Industry;(f) To request or initiate investigations and make reports on all matters within its jurisdiction. The department shall cooperate with the board and provide such information as the board may request;(g) To establish such technical advisory boards or committees as may be necessary for the performance of its duties, including, but not limited to, a Fire and Panic Advisory Board, an Elevator Advisory Board and a Boiler Advisory Board;(h) To have jurisdiction under the following acts:(1) The act of May 30, 1895 (P.L. 129, No. 99), entitled "An act to provide for safety guards upon passenger elevators and providing a penalty for violation thereof." (2) The act of April 27, 1927 (P.L. 465, No. 299), referred to as the Fire and Panic Act. (3) The act of May 2, 1929 (P.L. 1513, No. 451), referred to as the Boiler Regulation Law. (4) The act of May 2, 1929 (P.L. 1518, No. 452), referred to as the Elevator Regulation Law. (5) The act of May 18, 1937 (P.L. 654, No. 174), entitled, as amended, "An act to provide for the safety and to protect the health and morals of persons while employed; prescribing certain regulations and restrictions concerning places where persons are employed, and the equipment, apparatus, materials, devices and machinery used therein; prescribing certain powers and duties of the Department of Labor and Industry relative to the enforcement of this act; and fixing penalties." (6) The act of May 27, 1937 (P.L. 926, No. 249), referred to as the Bedding and Upholstery Law. (7) The act of July 31, 1941 (P.L. 616, No. 261), known as the "Employment Agency Law." (8) The act of May 14, 1949 (P.L. 1342, No. 402), known as the "Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Law." (9) The act of December 27, 1951 (P.L. 1793, No. 475), referred to as the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Act. (10) The act of July 25, 1961 (P.L. 857, No. 372), referred to as the Stuffed Toy Manufacturing Act. (11) The act of August 22, 1961 (P.L. 1034, No. 467), entitled "An act requiring a guard to be posted when a manhole is entered; imposing powers and duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and authorizing said department to promulgate rules and regulations relating to manholes, and providing penalties." (12) The act of June 2, 1971 (P.L. 115, No. 5), entitled "An act requiring the use of safety glazing materials in hazardous locations in residential, commercial and public buildings, imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry and providing penalties." (13) Any other acts assigned by the Secretary of Labor and Industry.1929, April 9, P.L. 177, art. XXII, §2214. Amended 1988 , June 30, P.L. 475, No. 80, §7, effective 7/1/1988.This section is set out twice. See also § 574, as amended by P.L. TBD 2018 No. 68, § 2, eff. when contingency satisfied.