tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229665665713225060.post520139482807382999..comments2019-10-17T11:23:02.046-04:00Comments on OSHA Aboveground: Is OSHA a Paper Tiger?Abelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14667692714141701019noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229665665713225060.post-61759677830028723712010-04-21T11:36:49.367-04:002010-04-21T11:36:49.367-04:00"I didn't mean to imply OSHA's useles..."I didn't mean to imply OSHA's useless. Just too small for its task"<br /><br />yep.osha traininghttp://www.easysafetyschool.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229665665713225060.post-11387993269521742852009-05-17T17:15:00.000-04:002009-05-17T17:15:00.000-04:00Not an idiot. 7.5 million workplaces with 1,000 in...Not an idiot. 7.5 million workplaces with 1,000 inspectors plus not responsible for worker safety and health adds up to the definition of a paper tiger. It's not like you're the EPA.<br /><br />As far as impact of OSHA, if you point me to a study tracking back before OSHA was created that shows an increase in declining rates, I'll be happy to recant. <br /><br />That doesn't mean OSHA is useless Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229665665713225060.post-54991814270110336302009-05-16T07:17:00.000-04:002009-05-16T07:17:00.000-04:00And thanks for reminding us ALL that employers are...And thanks for reminding us ALL that employers are responsible for safety and health in the workplace. Now, how about tackling the issue of small employers who are unable to pay OSHA penalties in these economic times. Or, in fact, larger employers who are in similiar circumstances. We're giving the auto industry so much money--do you think we might give employers a penalty break for a while. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229665665713225060.post-83262225534038875802009-05-16T07:06:00.000-04:002009-05-16T07:06:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.NENhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10845533388142153568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229665665713225060.post-27077322049627196332009-05-15T19:55:00.000-04:002009-05-15T19:55:00.000-04:00Welcome back Abel. Glad to see that you have reas...Welcome back Abel. Glad to see that you have reassumed your duty station here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229665665713225060.post-40119329337954259622009-05-15T16:56:00.000-04:002009-05-15T16:56:00.000-04:00Why would I report the lack of audiograms when the...Why would I report the lack of audiograms when the same people know I never had one in 5 years? Everyone who was in the field should be tested. The agency just does not want to eat the comp claims right now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com