How will OSHA fare with a Republican Congress?

Article Abstract:

Speculations were made on the future activities of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the new Republican-controlled Congress. New standards governing safety and health will be proposed, but the development of these standards will likely be slower than usual. The new standards will address critical issues such as indoor air quality, ergonomics and program standards for safety and health. Stiff penalties will likely be imposed on violators of the OSHA's new standards.

Occupational Safety Regulation, Economic policy, Political aspects, United States. Congress, Safety regulations

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The real cost of the ergonomics standard

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the political cost, employee dissatisfaction and business community relationship damage which has occurred as a result of the publication of the 'Final Ergonomics Program Standard' by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

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Whistleblowers and ergonomics, continued...

Article Abstract:

A potential increased work load caused by the introduction of a range of environmental laws has not yet caused the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to increase its federal staff. This may change if an increase in whistleblower cases occurs.

United States, Whistle blowing, Whistleblowing, Environmental protection

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