August 30, 2011 at 05:39 PM
The GOP-led House panel that has jurisdiction over occupational safety and health issues says it will continue scrutinizing federal OSHA’s oversight of state plan effectiveness, as well examining the level of stakeholder input on regulatory efforts, particularly from small businesses. GOP lawmakers are also touting steps they have already taken to address industry’s concerns with OSHA’s regulatory efforts. Democrats, meanwhile, are slamming what they say is the GOP majority's lack of jobs legislation and the impact of other aspects of the committee's agenda. The OSHA-related oversight is addre