Obama Expected To Unleash OSHA Reg Agenda, Enforcement, I2P2 In Second Term

OSHA watchers expect President Obama's win to unleash a much more aggressive OSHA regulatory and enforcement agenda than was the case under Obama's first term. With the presidential elections over, OSHA is particularly expected to push through its top regulatory priority, injury and illness prevention programs (I2P2), and continue expanding tougher enforcement programs such as the Severe Violator Enforcement Program. But OSHA likely will continue to face tough scrutiny from House Republicans, who retained their majority of the chamber. Backers of the agency's agenda are hopeful that Obama’s vi