> “It would take around 186 years for OSHA to inspect every workplace in the country just once,” Barab said. “That means that unless a worker is killed, there’s a major incident or a worker files a complaint, an employer is unlikely to ever see an OSHA inspector.”
While it wouldn’t be perfect, it seems like submitting video evidence that the trench is properly secured would encourage more safety.
Simple uses of technology can be used to avoid a lot of work place troubles.
No video sent, no one gets paid. This would ensure everyone on the job site complies with safety rules. Each worker would be incentivized to send their own video proof reducing claims of technology failure.
186 years with the current level of funding and procedures, I assume. And random, unannounced visits of even 1% of those sites should make a significant difference.
While it wouldn’t be perfect, it seems like submitting video evidence that the trench is properly secured would encourage more safety.