Can safety be too much fun?

Article Abstract:

Many companies initiate safety competitions to encourage employees to improve occupational safety. Proponents of such safety programs profess that they help focus workers' attention on safety and manifest a company's commitment to safety. However, critics argue that such programs only discourage workers from reporting injuries and workplace safety issues. The debate over the effectiveness of such programs is expected to intensify as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration gears itself to revise its reporting system.

Evaluation, Laws, regulations and rules, Employee safety education, Incentives (Business)

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Has OSHA settled the ergonomics debate?

Article Abstract:

The controversy involving the issue of amending the standard of ergonomics contained on the Occupational Safety and Health Act continues despite waning congressional interest. Congressional supporters led by Rep Henry Bonilla of Texas is alleged to have settled the issue with opposers led by Rep David Obey of Wisconsin. The deal is said to have been settled by dropping the issue of National Academy of Sciences (NAS) study with regards to OSHA's standard on ergonomics.

Occupational health and safety, Political activity, Political aspects, United States. Congress

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OSHA chief creates standards factory: a new system promises a quicker, more efficient rulemaking process

Article Abstract:

OSHA Chief Charles Jeffress has appointed Marthe Kent to head the people who promulgate standards. The appointment is part of a plan to streamline the rulemaking process at the agency. Kent will supervise the agency people who will be organized into teams. Each team, which will work on two or three standards projects, will be headed by a leader reporting to Dorothy Dougherty, the operations deputy who works for Marthe.

Occupational Safety & Health Adm, Management, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Jeffress, Charles, Kent, Marthe

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