Scenario
Given that one is the current MNOSHA (Minnesota OSHA) director and there is a need to determine the most appropriate approach to the state’s worker safety and health for the next 4 years. Two alternative courses of action are provided, of which pros and cons of each alternative would be detailed as follows:
Alternative A: set an aggressive enforcement agenda, focusing on inspections and fines
Pros:
- Increased revenues for OSHA to be generated from the increased imposition of penalties
and fines ;
- Organizations would increasingly be vigilant and cognizant of the need to abide and
comply with safety standards proposed by OSHA to avoid fines;
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