Ohio Mfrs.' Ass'n v. Akron, City of

ELR Citation: ELR 20942
No(s). 86-3191 (6th Cir. Sep 17, 1986)

The court holds that the Akron "Right-to-Know" Ordinance, regulating hazardous and toxic substances in the workplace, is preempted by federal regulations issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA), establishing the Hazard Communication Standard Program. The court first holds that the...