738: OSHA at 55: From Workplace Basics to Modern Safety Challenges
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This episode explores the evolution of OSHA and its impact on workplace safety over the past 55 years.
More than 55 years after the Occupational Safety and Health Act transformed workplace safety in the United States, OSHA remains a central force in protecting workers and shaping employer responsibilities. In this episode, we explore OSHA’s evolution from its early focus on industrial hazards to its current priorities in a rapidly changing workplace. We discuss the agency’s successes, the role of the General Duty Clause, the realities behind recent debates about OSHA’s future, and what employe...
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