Overview

A Practical Guide to the Occupational Safety and Health Act discusses subjects such as, the practical consequences OSHA has on a business; how employers should respond to an OSHA inspection or enforcement proceeding; the right of employees to initiate and participate in inspections; and appropriate challenges in rule making and adjudication proceedings. The book also provides you with an analysis of the statute and regulations to help you ascertain the rights of all parties. It includes coverage of the possibility of criminal prosecution for OSHA violations and the degree to which an employer's indifference to violations can constitute actual knowledge . It also contains material on the doctrine of unpreventable employee misconduct and the potential responsibility of architects, engineers and other professionals for ensuring compliance with safety standards. This book is updated as needed, generally two times each year.

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An indispensable reference covering the full breadth of OSHA issues. This comprehensive volume should be within close reach of all practitioners who advise clients on occupational safety and health issues. -Hon. Timothy F. Cleary, Former Chairman, Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission

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