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Richard Fairfax – a former OSHA official and now a principal consultant for the National Safety Council – provides insight.

Orlando, FL — Although OSHA remains largely a regulatory and enforcement agency, it’s recently started prioritizing safety culture.

Orlando, FL — Safety I and Safety II have divergent viewpoints, but they can be united and aligned into “Safety Seriously.”

“In incorporating many different points of view, you might be able to apply a certain tool toward risks or hazards in the workplace,” a veteran safety pro says. “You can’t just keep doing the same things in the same way and expect better outcomes or improvements.”

You can help prevent crashes. Here’s what you need to know.

Justices ruled that courts – not federal agencies – are the true decision-makers on resolving ambiguities in laws such as the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.

Washington — A recent Supreme Court decision could affect how legal disputes with OSHA or the Mine Safety and Health Administration are settled.

Washington — The Supreme Court has declined to hear a case regarding OSHA’s authority to issue and enforce safety standards.

Washington — The Supreme Court has struck down a 40-year precedent that will likely affect how OSHA and other federal agencies regulate safety and health.

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