tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2071902461091922642.post3086719547986942501..comments2024-01-29T18:44:38.992-05:00Comments on News Cycle: OSHA Recommends Fining Buffalo News $31,500 for Reporter's Death at Football StadiumUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2071902461091922642.post-86355782613497533762009-12-30T19:40:10.388-05:002009-12-30T19:40:10.388-05:00@ OSHAPro
While more and more states are mandatin...@ OSHAPro<br /><br />While more and more states are mandating the OSHA 10 hour course, the truth is that it has never been easier to get certified. OSHA approved courses are now available to be taken online for roughly 1/3 the price of on site training. Online courses also offer the taker to learn at their own pace and in an environment that is comfortable. For more information about online OSHA training please visit http://www.easysafetyschool.com.osha 10 hour cardhttp://www.easysafetyschool.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2071902461091922642.post-8600245329151068132009-05-13T15:47:00.000-04:002009-05-13T15:47:00.000-04:00The OSH Act of 1970 holds the employer responsible...The OSH Act of 1970 holds the employer responsible for his employees safety. So this case involving the reporter is no different than if a construction worker is sent to work at a construction site. Why do newspapers / reporters think they can be held to a lesser standard? Go to http://www.osha30hourtraining.com for detailed training and information about OSHA safety standards.OSHAProhttp://www.osha10hourtraining.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2071902461091922642.post-54105470097306964152009-05-03T00:47:00.000-04:002009-05-03T00:47:00.000-04:00This was a tragic event.
But the newspaper is inc...This was a tragic event.<br /><br />But the newspaper is incorrect when it claims it was totally ignorant of the problem and could have done nothing. A newspaper has plenty of options at its disposal. The editorial bully pulpit is one. Behind the scenes, it could have expressed its concerns with the school. If those steps fell short, then a drastic maneuver would have been avoiding the press box altogether, which is what OSHA seems to be recommending after the fact.<br /><br />I'd have a lot easier time thinking the newspaper should not pay a fine if it would just admit that it should have made some attempt to have the problem corrected. As it is, I see nothing egregious about fining the newspaper.<br /><br />And, as journalists tell us time and time again, if someone is really innocent, then wouldn't that person/entity simply sue to prove the innocence? (They seem to have turned the concept if innocent until proven guilty inside out.) That would mean the newspaper can simply sue the school and collect the damages.<br /><br />Don't mean to trivialize the writer's death, but The Buffalo News already has succeeded in doing that.rknilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03424954461023330846noreply@blogger.com