Feb. 24, 2005: Home Builders Support OSHA Reform Bills
WASHINGTON - Four bills introduced by Rep. Charlie Norwood (R-Ga.) would improve the enforcement of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) many rules and regulations affecting small business owners and reduce the regulatory burden, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
Small businesses "often find themselves unequipped to negotiate OSHA's reams of regulations and requirements. This legislative package will help to reduce some of the regulatory burdens," said David Wilson, NAHB's president. These bills "will provide OSHA with greater flexibility to respond to small businesses without sacrificing workplace safety."