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Lynn C. Woolsey: Penalties are the key enforcement mechanism under the OSH Act. They must be real.

On the recordApril 27, 2009
Penalties are the key enforcement mechanism under the OSH Act. They must be real.
Said by
Lynn C. Woolsey
California

Editor's note · Context

Woolsey emphasized the importance of meaningful penalties for enforcing worker safety.

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