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Could it be as luvthebeach says and they are understaffed? I have no idea how OSHA conducts their business, but if I were to guess I would say it's possible they give a business the chance to self-correct the problem without the need for an on site inspector. Of course this doesn't stop the business from lying about their corrective measures and if a subsequent complaint arises maybe then they send out an inspector. I seriously doubt OSHA is able to respond in person to every complaint they recieve.

While I believe in a business friendly environment, I also believe that business should comply with laws and that any business should maintain a safe workplace. The business I mentioned in an earlier post acknowledged having an unsafe premises but the fact remains that the conditions were not corrected. OSHA didn't send an inspector but relied on a few photos and other documents sent by the business itself. If a government agency has inspectors, they ought to use them.

You were talking about another incident, you have now muddied the waters and thrown the conversation off track. Your posts in this thread are a perfect example of why order and reason are necessary and you can't just let **** play out. You've now somewhat reversed yourself and are still referencing a different incident with a different business.

Absurd? Absurdity is believing a for profit corporation will ever put worker safety first. Are you saying you believe corporations will self police themselves when it comes to worker safety? If this were true, and there is a ton of historical evidence to prove it isn't, then OSHA would never have been formed. It is still amazing to me that the right thinks a worker should bow down to a corporation every morning to thank them for a job and accept whatever crappy workplace environment the company chooses to provide. I believe in government and industry working together. It sounds more and more like Republicans want to convert congress into a national corporate headquarters.

You are no doubt correct. The Republicans would probably convert congress into a national corporate headquarters had the Democrats not already done so.

Yet, no one answers about the permits...

Yet, no one answers about the permits...

I am thinking that if I act as my own contractor I have to pull my own permits which is simple enough. That being said I am also liable for workers comp and or making sure the subs have insurance but in the end I think it is my responsibility. I have had folks I know who have done this. Hope that answers your question.

Yup!