In a flash poll conducted by Industrial Media, we asked manufacturing and engineering professionals, "Is OSHA good for the manufacturing industry?"
Within 24 hours, the poll received more than 200 responses, and an overwhelming majority, about 82% (154 respondents), said OSHA is good for the industry. Approximately 18% (33) of respondents believe OSHA isn't beneficial to the industry.
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OSHA is a part of the U.S. Labor Department that works to ensure worker safety for private sector employees. OSHA strives to keep workers free from unlawful retaliation and in healthful working conditions.
OSHA sets and enforces workplace safety standards, enforces anti-retaliation provisions, and provides training, outreach, education, and assistance to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
OSHA has come under scrutiny this year, particularly as part of the Trump administration's efforts to promote deregulation.
Here is a list of some of our most recent OSHA- and safety-related coverage:
- Labor Department Proposes More Than 60 Rule Changes in Push to Deregulate Workplaces
- What the Future of Workplace Safety Looks Like
- Plan to Defund Chemical Safety Board Puts Lives at Risk, Expert Warns
Thank you to all of the professionals who shared their feedback. The flash polls are a new feature across our websites. The polls will be live for 24 hours, and the results will be reported on our websites, in our newsletters and discussed during the Today in Manufacturing podcast, a top industry podcast hosted by David Mantey, Anna Wells and Jeff Reinke.
