Michaels: 'compliance not always enough'

OSHA chief David Michaels recently emphasized his view that just adhering to specific OSHA standards can fall far short of employers' responsibilities under the OSH Act -- a stance that has frequently put him at odds with the business community. He cited OSHA's successful, and controversial, general-duty enforcement action against SeaWorld stemming from the death of a trainer who was mauled by a killer whale. “Compliance with OSHA standards are the minimum requirement, but oftentimes employers must go beyond what...