Assessing the Bush Administration's OSHA Record
New York Times reporter Steven Labaton talks about the track record of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration under the Bush Administration. That's the federal agency responsible for ensuring the safety of American workers.
Labaton tells Scott Simon that this administration has adopted a "voluntary compliance strategy," which has jeopardized workplace safety.
Related NPR Stories
The Marketplace Report: BP Oil Fined for Lax Safety Sept. 23, 2005
OSHA Pares Back Proposed Work Safety Regulations Jan. 3, 2005
Dangerous Work Jan. 13, 2003
We Remember Anthony Mazzocchi Oct. 10, 2002
Comments
You must be signed in to leave a comment. Sign In / Register
Please keep your community civil. All comments must follow the NPR.org Community rules and terms of use, and will be moderated prior to posting. NPR reserves the right to use the comments we receive, in whole or in part, and to use the commenter's name and location, in any medium. See also the Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Community FAQ.
