Construction Industry Argues OSHA Multi-Employer Policy ‘Unsustainable’

The National Construction Policy Institute (NCPI) is outlining legislative and regulatory changes it says are necessary to create a “fair, predictable, and legally defensible” framework for OSHA’s controversial multi-employer citation policy, arguing the agency’s current approach is “unsustainable.” “As legal doctrines shift and agency authority faces mounting scrutiny, OSHA’s multi-employer policy must be reformed through legislation, regulation, or both. Codifying the doctrine with clear limits, incorporating due process protections, and harmonizing state and federal enforcement standards are essential steps to...