From Library Journal
As a California-based health inspector for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Lofgren has first-hand experience of workers at risk. In this interesting account of his inspections, he covers workplace hazards from asbestos, solvents, noise, lead, carbon monoxide, and formaldehyde, introducing each section with a general discussion of the hazard, including legal limits and possible effects, then describing one or two actual cases. Quickly, the serious weaknesses of the OSHA program are revealed--long appeal times, during which hazards continue; unconscionable delays in tightening permissive standards; pitifully small penalties, which are often negotiated down further; and serious understaffing. The author ends with sensible ideas for improvement. This should be of interest to those interested in OSHA and workers' rights.
- Daniel La Rossa, Connetquot P.L., Bohemia, N.Y.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
- Daniel La Rossa, Connetquot P.L., Bohemia, N.Y.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
