| Document ID (ISN) | 72335 |
| CIS number |
99-91 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0002-8894 - American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal |
| Year |
1998 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Courtney T.K., Clancy E.A. |
| Title |
A descriptive study of U.S. OSHA penalties and inspection frequency for musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace |
| Bibliographic information |
Aug. 1998, Vol.59, No.8, p.563-571. Illus. 23 ref. |
| Abstract |
While maximum penalty costs for violations related to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) dropped over the period from 1988 to 1994, the median penalty value for an inspection with MSD-related violations actually rose by over 400%. Penalty values increased with establishment size and were higher for unplanned than for planned inspections. Results may be used by organizations seeking to demonstrate the advantages of reducing musculoskeletal morbidity in the workplace. Topics: cost of safety; enforcement; frequency rates; inspection records; labour inspection; musculoskeletal diseases; penalties; statistics; USA. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
USA; musculoskeletal diseases; penalties; enforcement; labour inspection |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
cost of safety; frequency rates; inspection records; statistics |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Administration, legislation
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
General safety, health and conditions of work
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| Browse category(ies) |
Labour inspection
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
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