OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP) Remains Problematic and Controversial
June 17, 2019 - OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP) is almost a decade old this June, and it’s been controversial ever since it was launched in 2010. OSHA called the program successful in its own 2013 evaluation, saying it was helping them target high-emphasis hazards, facilitate follow-up inspections, and enhance settlements. But others —particularly employers who may have […]
