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OSHA Ushers in Fall with Increased Heat in Penalties
Beginning in October, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will launch "administrative enhancements" to its penalty policies and Field Operations Manual. These enhancements are meant to improve the deterrent effect of a penalty. They will undoubtedly grab the attention of company management and safety and health professionals, probably resulting in the appeal of more citations.
OSHA Gets Serious with Severe Violator Initiative.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is amplifying its enforcement of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act and substantially increasing penalties for employers who violate its provisions. Not only will the new initiatives broaden the reach of the OSH Act, but employers who are or have previously been in contravention of the Act will be subject to much higher, publicized penalties, as well as continued compliance inspections of that workplace and all related employer worksites
