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Posted on: September 1, 2016 at 11:33:19 CT

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so that clears that up. I just think that there's something about the fact that it's a collectively bargained contract that makes OSHA really reticent to jump in, in this case. I think that's how professional sports in general are treated.

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Why doesn't OSHA regulate the NFL? Seems like an - Floyd Turbo MU - 9/1 08:38:12

Because players are not employees...they are contractors? - Spanky KU - 9/1 09:04:04

They have a union - DC Jayhawk KU - 9/1 11:13:10

OSHA applies to Union work environments. - Spanky KU - 9/1 11:30:41

Ok, - DC Jayhawk KU - 9/1 11:33:19

I read an OSHA opinion that they only have jurisdiction over - Spanky KU - 9/1 12:12:50

So if a player destroys his leg while conducting his - Floyd Turbo MU - 9/1 10:27:24

correct, they technically work for themselves(nm) - hefeweizen MU

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slave masters are exempt from OSHA(nm) - tigerinhogtown STL - 9/1 08:50:38

Regulate police and fire depts. Keep out of inner cities.nm - hokie VT - 9/1 08:46:27

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