OSHA, NIOSH: Temp Agencies should Set Safety Responsibilities in Contracts

Two federal occupational safety agencies recommended this week that staffing agencies and host employers assign responsibility for injury and illness prevention in contracts. The suggestion was one of eight in a Recommended Practices publication regarding the safety of temporary workers. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health released the document Monday, citing higher injury rates for temporary employees. The agencies said that staffing companies and host employers are jointly responsible for ensuring the safety of emp...