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$1.2 million OSHA fine for hiding injuries and illnesses

September 2, 2010 by Fred Hosier

Posted in: cost of safety, Injuries, Investigations, Recordkeeping, Special Report, Who Got Fined and Why?

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OSHA fines over one-million dollars have become more common. But here’s one with a twist: It’s not for workplace hazards — it’s for recordkeeping violations.

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Are safety incentive programs now red flags for OSHA inspectors?

October 7, 2009 by Fred Hosier

Posted in: Compliance, In this week's e-newsletter, Injuries, inspections, Latest News & Views, OSHA news, What do you think?

It’s long been a subject of debate among safety pros: Do safety incentive programs reduce injuries, or do they encourage workers not to report when they get hurt? It seems OSHA has weighed in on the issue, buried within a directive for its inspectors.

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Tags: national emphasis program, Recordkeeping, safety incentive programs