TRIPLE JEOPARDY: WHEN OSHA, EPA AND DOJ WORK TOGETHER

摘要

In 1970, President Richard Nixon helped establish OSHA. As a result, worker safety became a federal responsibility, with regional and area offices established throughout the United States to enforce OSHA standards. While the intention of creating OSHA was noble, there's a perception among some stakeholders that the fines and penalties at the agency's disposal provide minimal incentive for employers to comply with OSHA regulations. By contrast, EPA - another Nixon creation - has been empowered to impose herculean sanctions, fines and penalties on employers and facilities for violation of environmental laws and regulations.