A Republican congressman just introduced a bill to abolish OSHA and get rid of federal safety protections for workers

Arizona Representative Introduces Bill to Abolish OSHA​


U.S. Representative Andy Biggs of Arizona has introduced a new bill aimed at abolishing OSHA. The bill, titled the "Nullify Occupational Safety and Health Administration Act," or "NOSHA Act," was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce for further review.



The proposed legislation seeks to repeal the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, which established OSHA as a federal agency dedicated to ensuring workplace safety and health standards. If passed, the bill would effectively dismantle the agency.

 

I used to work for OSHA as a contractor. I talked to people who lost their businesses because of OSHA fines stemming from relatively insignificant and easily correctable violations. They didn't have to go that way, OSHA started as an educational thing. If they stayed there, they could still be relevant. 50 years in, most of this stuff is common sense. There are still industrial accidents and people need to be held accountable, but they have to work with industry, not against them.
 
I used to work for OSHA as a contractor. I talked to people who lost their businesses because of OSHA fines stemming from relatively insignificant and easily correctable violations. They didn't have to go that way, OSHA started as an educational thing. If they stayed there, they could still be relevant. 50 years in, most of this stuff is common sense. There are still industrial accidents and people need to be held accountable, but they have to work with industry, not against them.
Frankly, the 1st line of safety for ANY worker is himself. Good riddance to OSHA.
 
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