So even though it may take a substantial period of time to have enough evidence to determine that a rule should be made, OSHA has the ability in the absence of that evidence to issue a temporary standard because of--in the interest of the health, safety, and welfare of workers in most cases.
Isakson highlights OSHA's authority to issue temporary standards for worker safety.
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