The election factor

Article Abstract:

Trends in Occupational Safety and Health Administration policies in the run-up to the forthcoming presidential election are discussed. The fact that politicians wish to avoid controversial issues during this period is highlighted.

United States

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Stakeholders get serious about safety and health program standard

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed the Safety and Health Program Standard aimed at involving stakeholders in the implementation of an effective safety and health program. Employers covered by the proposed regulation should have a program that includes hazard assessment, injury and illness investigation and hazard prevention and control. The program should also promote management commitment, employee participation, training, recordkeeping, occupational-health screening and program evaluation.

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The only constant

Article Abstract:

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will have to adjust to workplace changes that will stretch the agency's jurisdiction and, consequently, its resources. For example, the trend towards home offices raises questions as to how OSHA will ensure a safe workplace. To address these issues, some are pushing for the adoption of a Safety and Health Program standard, which will require all employers to have a basic safety and health program.

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