Workplace Safety and Health: Multiple Challenges Lengthen OSHAäó»s Standard Setting

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By Revae E. Moran (au)
Year: 2012
Pages: 55
Binding Paperback
ISBN 978-1-4578-3233-8

Product Code: 145783233X

Description

Occupational safety and health standards (OSHS) are designed to help protect about 130 million public and private sector workers from hazards at more than 8 million U.S. worksites. Questions exist concerning how long it takes OSHA to issue its standards. This report examines: (1) the time OSHA takes to develop and issue OSHS and the key factors that affect these time frames; (2) alternatives to the typical standard-setting process available for OSHA to address urgent hazards; (3) whether other regulatory agenciesäó» rulemaking offers insight into OSHAäó»s challenges with setting standards; and (4) ideas from occupational safety and health experts and agency officials for improving OSHAäó»s process. Charts and tables. This is a print on demand report.

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