Friday, July 6, 2012

AIHA's White Paper Discusses Role of OSHA

AIHA has released a white paper, "Perspective on the Role of OSHA in Advancing Occupational Safety and Health for the Nation," that highlights OSHA and the roles and issues that it faces. AIHA reports that the paper "addresses OSHA's current approach and opportunities for improved effectiveness in key areas enumerated in the agency's strategic plan and the 2011-16 Strategic Plan of the U.S. Department of Labor." In addition, the paper provides AIHA's insights on future responsibilities of OSHA and suggestions as to how the agency can fulfill those roles.