OSHA Cancels General Industry Focused Inspections

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced it has canceled a March 2008 directive for focused inspections in general industry establishments.“Due to considerations in developing a new OSHA annual operating plan, the agency has decided not to conduct focused inspections in general industry establishments,” OSHA reported.“Although focused inspections will no longer be conducted in general industry, they will continue in the construction and maritime industries,” the agency noted.Earlier this month, OSHA announced it has developed a new outreach training p...