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9-2 Discussion

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Q Let's generate a discussion about this issue. Here are some questions to consider discussing: Did the OSHRC court get it right? Why or why not? If the general duty clause has held up in court, is there a need for a workplace violence standard? If so, what should be in such a standard? If not, why not? Should a standard be limited to applying to just healthcare? Are there other workplace settings that should actively prevent workplace violence? How should this occur? Does OSHA need a "Workplace Violence Prevention in General Industry" standard? Should OSHA have a "Workplace Violence Prevention in Construction" standard? Regardless of whether there is a regulation or just best practices, what policies or procedures should employers put in place to prevent or mitigate workplace violence issues?

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Commonly known as the General Duty Clause, Section 5(a) (1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 is planned to give OSHA a way to address risks for which no