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OSHA Exceeds Inspection Targets; Penalties for Serious Violations RiseThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration exceeded its inspection goals for fiscal year 2002 and increased both the numbers of serious violations and the penalties assessed for them. During FY2002, OSHA inspected 37,493 workplaces in the United States. The targeted number of inspections for the fiscal year was 36,400. The average assessed penalty for serious violations rose from $930 in FY2001 to $977 in FY2002. The larger fine amounts are indicative of an increase in more serious violations being discovered during OSHA inspections. It is reported that serious violations of worker Health & Safety regulations accounted for 70% of all OSHA violations found. The most frequently cited OSHA standards are also in the most hazardous industries and areas with the highest potential for serious illness, injury or death: scaffolding, hazard communications, fall protection, respiratory protection and lockout/tagout. Leader can assist your company with maintaining its regulatory compliance. Feel free to contact any of our offices for additional information or to schedule a facility Environmental, Health & Safety Audit. |
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