Congressional Republicans have proposed to cut the budget for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration by 20 percent, according to a report from NPR.
Republicans are looking to cut federal spending for the current fiscal year by $61 billion and view the 20 percent cut for OSHA as means to free up $99 million.
The Congressmen behind the proposed cuts say OSHA and its regulations focus more on punishment than prevention, and lead to unnecessary loss of jobs and negative impacts on business, according to the report.
OSHA leadership and supporters say the proposed cuts would significantly hinder OSHA's ability to protect workers.
Read the NPR report about the proposed cuts to OSHA.
Read more about OSHA:
- OSHA Guidance: 9 Best Practices and Guidelines for Contaminated Laundry Exposure Prevention
- OSHA Guidance: 6 Practices for an Equipment Hazards Prevention Program
- OSHA FAQ: Liability for Transferring/Maintaining Medical Records When No Successor Employer