On 7/23/10 5:45 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:28:39 -0400, Harry
wrote:

The Bush Administration almost totally destroyed OSHA in terms of its
ability to go after employers in order to protect workers.

How did they do that?
I know OSHA scares the hell out of the people around here. When a "go
team" shows up in an area they inspect every job site they see and the
fines start at $1000 going up to $10,000 per violation and they always
find violations, no matter how trivial they may be.
If a guy on the job has an "expired" hard hat ... $1000. Stuff like
that. (yes hard hats have a date on them).


You can start he

Controversies
OSHA Under Bush
Investigations by the New York Times and Washington Post have pointed
out that the Bush administration has consistently scaled back OSHA
regulations and enforcement efforts during this decade. The changes
reflect President Bush’s vow to limit new rules and roll back what it
considered cumbersome regulations that imposed unnecessary costs on
businesses.

According to the New York Times, OSHA has issued the fewest significant
standards in its history during Bush’s two terms in office. It has
imposed only one major safety rule, and the only significant health
standard it issued was ordered by a federal court.

http://allgov.com/agency/Occupationa...ation__OSH A_


There are many well-researched articles on how the Bush Admin gutted
agencies that were supposed to help protect workers and consumers. Bush
made OSHA into a "business friendly" outfit.