June 9, 2010 by Fred Hosier
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…
April 30, 2010 by Fred Hosier
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…
March 16, 2010 by Fred Hosier
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…
February 24, 2010 by Fred Hosier
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…
January 7, 2010 by Fred Hosier
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…
January 5, 2010 by Jennifer Azara
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…
November 11, 2009 by Julie Power
Have you given up shaking hands? Fear of catching H1N1 is so bad that TV host Kathie Lee Gifford is bumping butts instead. More…
September 2, 2009 by Rich Henson
Here’s more proof that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration under President Obama plans to put more bite in its bark. More…
August 19, 2009 by Fred Hosier

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…
July 9, 2009 by Rich Henson
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?
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June 10, 2009 by Fred Hosier
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…