The proper use of OSHA’s general duty is frequently misunderstood, sometimes even by OSHA itself. Here’s what you need to know.
I am pleased to announce that Rose McMurray, who retired in January as Chief Safety Officer of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, has joined FDRsafety. Rose, who is one of the most distinguished figures in the world of transportation …
I am pleased to be a part of this professional team because of FDRsafety’s passion and demonstrated commitment to safety. Having spent 38 years working at the U.S. Department of Transportation, focusing on all aspects of highway and road safety, …
While OSHA readies itself for a fight over its Fiscal 2012 budget, another big battle is looming over a proposal that OSHA administrator David Michaels views as the centerpiece of his campaign to exert more enforcement pressure on industry. That …
The idea of an OSHA inspection is sometimes scary and confusing for employers, but being prepared revolves around a simple idea — getting rid of the low-hanging fruit. FDRsafety President Jim Stanley writes that the easy pickings for OSHA inspectors often are a result of failures in five areas. Read the full article.
With the President trying to accommodate business on the issue of excessive regulation, OSHA seems to be trying to walk a tightrope in its budget request for 2012. The agency is asking for 25 additional compliance officers. That is in …
OSHA’s new identity crisis: Sheriff or team player?
Former OSHA director joins FDRsafety as a senior advisor
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