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Note: Osha Inspections And The Fourth Amendment: Balancing Private Rights And Public Need, Glenn J. Fuerth
Note: Osha Inspections And The Fourth Amendment: Balancing Private Rights And Public Need, Glenn J. Fuerth
Fordham Urban Law Journal
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) is the result of the Federal government's concern about safe working conditions. The purpose of OSHA is to assure safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve our human resources. To effectuate its goal of promoting industrial safety, OSHA authorizes the Secretary of Labor to establish mandatory occupational safety and health standards applicable to businesses affecting interstate commerce. It also authorizes the Secretary to enter and inspect any work place during regular working hours and at other reasonable times to ensure compliance with the health and safety standards. The inspection provision …