In the Building Systemssegment, the two major CAD brands presented new products that include an entirely different layout of the 3D workspace, a massive new workflow, and a revamp of the traditional task list. In the Process segment, the two major CAD brands show users how they can make the process of creating and running 3D models as fast and easy as possible.
Industrial workplaces are governed by OSHA rules, but these rules are not applicable to contractors. Contractors are often required to comply with special occupational safety or health standards.
In 2018, it was estimated that occupations in the industrial manufacturing sector contributed $337 billion, or 10 percent, to the U.S. economy, by generating 2.3 million jobs.
Regulation
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was established in 1970 by the Occupational Safety and Health Act to enforce safety and health standards for workplaces in the United States. In addition to setting occupational safety and health standards, OSHA also provides training and assistance to employers in implementing safe and healthful workplaces, and may require employers to provide training to workers.
Under the act, employers have a responsibility to provide employment and a workplace free from "unreasonable risks" to employees. OSHA standards are enforced by inspectors. OSHA standards are published in the Code of Federal Regulations, and employees may file complaints with OSHA for issues relating to any workplace. A worker who believes their rights have been violated may file a complaint with the agency.
OSHA aims to identify and eliminate workplace hazards in a specific work place or industry. OSHA inspectors are required to visit workplaces in the course of their duties, and provide guidance to employers on safe working conditions, in order to achieve a safe work environment. Each state also has a Department of Labor to maintain state-based occupational safety and health standards.
In 1990, OSHA inspectors visited more than 28 million workplaces, and issued over 93,000 citations. Over 70% of these citations involved a violation of a regulation, with the remainder being direct or indirect OSHA standards. In 2006, violations were issued to 17.4 million employers, resulting in $7.2 billion in assessed penalties. Between 2001 and 2006, citations increased by 35%, from 18.3 million to 23.7 million. From 2001 to 2006, the number of fatal workplace injuries fell by 32%, from 2,054 to 1,491. In 2006, approximately 1.4
Related links: