SYSTEMIC ARCHITECTURE:Universal federal statutory backstop protecting workers against severe mental and physical harm from high-speed digital and algorithmic environments.
29 U.S.C. § 654(a)(1)General Duty Standard
“Requires employers to eliminate recognized occupational workplace hazards even in the absence of specific industry regulations.”
Judicial Interpretation: Applied in high-tech litigation to mandate mandatory psychological wellness breaks, image blurring, and counseling for AI content moderators.
29 U.S.C. § 654(a)(2)Regulatory Standard Compliance
“Mandates adherence to promulgated OSHA safety, ergonomic, and environmental rules.”
Evaluated against the 3D Dignity Index (Formal Protection Δ, Material Access, Risk Redistribution). Tracks empirical implementation data and frontline community impact for this statutory regime.
