Some Workplace Safety Programs May Actually Lead To More Dangerous Conditions
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Copyright © Targeted News Service, 2012
Copyright © Targeted News Service, 2012
2012-05-15
by KEN BLACK
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Programs meant to help the Occupational Safety and Health Administration target its enforcement efforts may in some cases, have been counterproductive, the Government Accountability Office revealed.
In a report titled, "Workplace Safety and Health: Better OSHA Guidance Needed on Safety Incentive Programs" (Report No. GAO-12-329) the GAO said some safety programs may have actually discouraged workers from reporting injuries. For example, rate-based programs th . . .
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WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Programs meant to help the Occupational Safety and Health Administration target its enforcement efforts may in some cases, have been counterproductive, the Government Accountability Office revealed.
In a report titled, "Workplace Safety and Health: Better OSHA Guidance Needed on Safety Incentive Programs" (Report No. GAO-12-329) the GAO said some safety programs may have actually discouraged workers from reporting injuries. For example, rate-based programs th . . .
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TARGETED NEWS SERVICE (founded 2004) features non-partisan 'edited journalism' news briefs and information for news organizations, public policy groups and other organizations. For more information contact MYRON STRUCK, editor, editor@targetednews.com, Springfield, Virginia; 703/304-1897; https://targetednews.com