The clamor for less government has risen lately, under the argument that “regulations hurt U.S. businesses.” One agency that is mentioned for the chopping block is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). More…
If a company fails to provide safety training required by federal law to 11 employees, can the employer be fined just once or 11 times? More…
Democrats in Congress have introduced bills to raise the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s fines, something that hasn’t been done in two decades. But even without new legislation, OSHA is finding ways to issue large fines. More…
Since Congress has been concentrating on jobs, health care and global warming — and not on worker-safety legislation — the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has pulled out its own tool to punish companies found lacking in safety: criminal charges against owners. More…
With all the federal stimulus money being thrown around, you’d think it’d be a good time for companies to keep their noses clean. More…
No matter what your size or industry, your business will be impacted by many of the 12 new rules and regs on this list. More…
Have you given up shaking hands? Fear of catching H1N1 is so bad that TV host Kathie Lee Gifford is bumping butts instead. More…
Here’s more proof that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration under President Obama plans to put more bite in its bark. More…
Congress and safety officials are considering increased fines and even jail time for owners in an effort to increase workplace safety. But some business leaders say stiffer fines won’t reduce accidents. More…
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has vowed to be more aggressive in enforcing workplace safety rules. What if OSHA fines your company? Should you fight it?
In a recent speech, interim administrator Jordan Barab said her agency “is back in the business of standards and enforcement.” Recent activity at the Occupational Health and Safety Administration shows this isn’t just talk. More…
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