As a safety pro, you’ve probably heard this claim: Once you get on OSHA’s inspection list, it’s tough to get off of it. A Midwest company can attest to that.

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Tags: carbon monoxide, fall protection, inspected, OSHA, violations

Sure, OSHA has been more “business-friendly” in the last eight years. But it hasn’t been a paper tiger. New statistics on the agency’s citations and penalties for fiscal year 2008 show just the opposite. And with a new administration in January, OSHA is set to issue even more fines.

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Tags: fines, inspectors, OSHA, violations

Which OSHA standards are tripping up companies the most in recent inspections?

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Tags: fatalities, OSHA standards, violations