OSHA wields new weapon to smack company with 1.2mil fine
March 3, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Chemical safety, In this week's e-newsletter, Investigations, Latest News & Views, OSHA news, PPE (personal protective equipment), Safety training, Who Got Fined and Why?, cost of safety
As of Jan. 12, 2009, OSHA can issue per-employee citations for personal protective equipment and training violations. Now we have an example of how the agency, under the Obama administration, plans to use its new, powerful weapon.
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Tags: chemical contamination, eyewash, hazardous chemicals, per-employee violation, PPE
