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    Apr-1-2009

    OSHA Removes All Sanctions

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    Well, it was just announced that OSHA will be removing all of their sanctions from everything. Yep you heard me right… everything. Working on a skyscraper? You no longer need to wear a harness.  Want to make your employees run on flaming coals? Done.  Your wish is your command.

    So what’s up with the relaxing regulations? Well for one, the recession is affecting so many businesses that fining most companies is an empty gesture that does more harm than good, as it’s causing companies to go belly up. So, poof they’re gone. Also, I heard that OSHA got sick and tired of prosecuting morons for the same crap over and over again. Apparently, the head of OSHA said, “piss on ‘em. If they want to die let ‘em.”

    Okay so maybe this is a bit of April Fool’s fun, OSHA’s regulations are alive and well. Yet, sometimes I think we tend to forget why they exist in the first place. To help us stay safe. Besides, OSHA only becomes a hassle when you let down your end of the bargain.

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    1. Michael Allen Said,

      You got me. I was in a near panic for a second. Not cool!

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