It’s not a secret anymore that OSHA under the Obama administration will focus more on enforcement than employer assistance programs. But a U.S. senator has introduced a bill to make one such program for companies a permanent fixture at OSHA.

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Tags: focus on enforcement, Sen. Michael Enzi, Voluntary Protection Program

The writing was on the wall when OSHA said last year it was reviewing its Voluntary Protection Program. But now it’s official: The program is slated to get less funding in the President’s proposed 2011 budget.

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Tags: compliance assistance, David Michaels, Hilda Solis, Voluntary Protection Program, VPP

A government report critical of the Voluntary Protection Program was expected by many. OSHA’s response to the report is even more interesting.

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Tags: Government Accountability Office, Jordan Barab, OSHA enforcement, OSHA VPP, Voluntary Protection Program

Want a signal of how serious OSHA is about ramping up enforcement?

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Tags: Enhanced Enforcement Program, Severe Violators Inspection Program, Voluntary Protection Program