Regulatory Reform Group Backs OSHA Bid To Narrow General Duty Clause

A conservative regulatory reform group is strongly supporting OSHA’s proposal to narrow its interpretation of the General Duty Clause, saying the change “will restore regulatory clarity, align enforcement with statutory and constitutional limits, reduce burdens on small business, and reinforce respect for professional autonomy and risk management.” The General Duty Clause proposal would exclude from enforcement known hazards that are inherent and inseparable from the core nature of a professional activity or performance. OSHA says it is adopting this new...