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The Center for Progressive Reform (CPR) has released a report on the historic problems OSHA has had in making American workplaces safe. Called Workers at Risk: Regulatory Dysfunction at OSHA, the report explains how OSHA has never had the funding it needs to keep pace with the new chemicals and technology used in American workplaces. Also, an anti-regulatory political environment has made it hard for OSHA to issue regulations on current safety needs.

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In the continuation of this post, I provide the full text of my comments to OSHA about its whistleblower program.  OSHA is conducting a public session to hear from stakeholders on March 4, 2010, at its Washington, DC headquarters.  My comments are presently scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

My attached comments focus on the benefits of consolidating whistleblower investigators into a single national office.  I also make suggestions for changes to the investigations manual, on how to train investigators, and in appreciating developments in whistleblower law.  If you have comments about my comments, I would be happy to hear from you.

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I previously reported that the Occupational Safety and Heath Administration (OSHA) had scheduled an open forum for Wednesday, February 10, 2010.  OSHA postponed the "stakeholders meeting" due to the snowfall in the Washington, DC, area.  It is now rescheduled for Thursday, March 4, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:20 p.m.  Doors will open at 8:30 a.m.  It will still be held in the auditorium of the Frances Perkins Building, 200 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC  20210.  Enter at the visitors entrance at 3rd and C Streets, NW.  I am scheduled to speak at 5:30 p.m.  OSHA will now make live video available during the event.  To look in, visit:

http://www.dol.gov/dol/media/webcast/live/

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