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OSHA officials are fond of pointing to studies that find agency inspections lead to improved safety and health, but a new report suggests OSHA needs to do more.
More states now operate their own occupational safety and health program than those that don’t. Are State Plans the future of workplace safety oversight?
I recently explored the rareness of criminal prosecutions for workplace safety and health violations in the United States. But how does it compare to other countries?
One of the common refrains from industry when a new safety rule is proposed is that the rule will be a “job killer.” But if that’s the case, why are the rules often supported by labor organizations?
The proliferation of Wi-Fi and handheld electronic devices has thrust us into a digital age, and workplace safety is coming along for the ride. But is this a good thing?
OSHA temporarily sidelined its pursuit of an Injury and Illness Prevention Program Standard. Is this a reflection of an agency having to pick and choose its priorities, or is it an indication of a larger trend?
By now, many people have likely seen the viral video of the “redneck road rage” truck driver who received “instant karma.” But he wasn’t the only person in the wrong.
Is it any stretch to think that adults who are verbally beaten down by co-workers may suffer psychological wounds? And if that’s the case, what responsibility do employers have to intervene?
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