Federal report says lack of OSHA inspections puts warehouse workers at risk

A new report released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General (OIG) says the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has “not effectively addressed the high injury and illness rates occurring at warehouses.” 

The performance audit analyzed data that gathered from Oct. 1, 2016, through Dec. 31, 2021. The report findings also included interviews with OSHA officials and the review of guidance and regulatory standards.

The rates of illness and injury at...

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