Includes bibliographical references and index.

Occupational Safety and Health Act / Jeff T. Leslie --OSHA : the rulemaking process / Frank D. Davis -- The duty to comply with standards / Jennifer Yanni -- The general duty clause / Phillip B.Russell -- Recordkeeping / John D. Surma -- Employers' and employees' rights / John D. Surma -- Refusal to work & whistleblower protection / John D. Surma -- Intersection of employment law and safety issues / Erika L. Leonard -- Hazard communication / Jeff T. Leslie, Brandon Strey, and Ryan Swink -- Voluntary safety and health self audits / Robert C. Rodriguez -- Understanding and contesting OSHA citations / Frank D. Davis -- Inspections and investigations / Karen Fuller Tynan -- Criminal enforcement of violations / Ryan Swink -- Judicial review of enforcement actions / Karen Fuller Tynan -- Imminent danger inspections / Frank D. Davis -- Judicial review of enforcement actions / Ryan Swink -- Preemption / Lauren Lenhart.

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