OSHA's Expected Shift in Focus Has Yet to Materialize

Although the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration has shown a few signs of becoming the kinder and gentler agency that many anticipated under President Donald Trump's administration, a major transformation is yet to be seen, observers say. Many have expected OSHA to shift its focus from enforcement activities — and what some call “naming and shaming” of employers through issuing press releases — to compliance assistance. But so far, “the shift has not been as great as anticipated,” said attorney Shontell Powell with Oglet...