OSHA Q A on Regionwide Misconceptions
Editor notes OSHA rules in six states since Aug 27 1971. Regional Administrator Howard J Schulte answers common claims about inspections penalties and small business impact. Montana data show 118 inspections through Aug 25 1972 with 73 employees average, $23019 in penalties. No cases of small businesses being driven out, and a proposal would exempt under eight employees from recordkeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams- Steiger
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Colorado
Montana
North
South Dakota
Utah
Wyoming
OSHA
Howard J. Schulte
Denver
Wycoming
OSHA defense of safety standards faces regional scrutiny
A detailed OSHA briefing responds to 16 allegations about inspections enforcement and penalties in a six state region. Officials defend limited staff, certification rules, de minimis notices, agrarian exemptions, and a broad safety mandate backed by voluntary compliance and existing national standards.
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OSHA
National Institute
Chicago
U. S. Civil Service
George C. Guenther
Congress
National Safety Council
Montana
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