NFL Guardian Caps Consistent With OSHA, Could Signal Things To Come

By Christopher Deubert, Senior Writer The NFL recently announced that it would let players wear Guardian Caps, an over the helmet padding, during regular season games. The NFL’s decision invites questions about the application of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) to the NFL workplace. Legal background The OSH Act is a 1970 federal law meant to help protect the safety of American workers. The law is enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), an