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Title: Safety Violations Could Cost You More Than Money- They May Cost You Your Freedom
Author: Mark A. Lies II
Source: American Gas Association 2009
Year Published: 2009
Abstract: It is no secret that under the Obama Administration businesses can expect to face increased OSHA inspections, resulting in more citations and increased penalties. Businesses should also be aware that heightened enforcement of workplace safety regulations could result in penalties that reach beyond company monetary liability. Criminal sanctions for violations of OSHA standards are not new, however, referrals for prosecution of businesses and individuals where OSHA deems the violation to be willful are expected to rise in the coming the years. This article revisits some recent workplace safety cases that led to criminal charges and discusses the steps that companies, safety managers and supervisors should take to reduce the likelihood of criminal sanctions for workplace safety violations.

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