No person, no matter how knowledgeable or intelligent, has the capability to do that. Neither can any centralized group of officials. Moreover, the OSHA approach of putting the total responsibility for job safety on the employer is unrealistic. It ignores the need for also placing responsibility on the employees, especially those whose careless practices endanger other employees. A fundamental rethinking of the need for the Occupational Safety and Health Act is long overdue.
Some companies reduce job hazards by buying new equipment.
Others do it by better training of workers and supervisors. Still others initiate new work procedures. Rather, it is to get rid of bureaucratic obstacles to efforts to reduce job-related illnesses and accidents. The onus should be on the supporters of OSHA to make the case for its continuance. The place to start is to examine successful safety programs.