BOTTOM LINE:How to survive an OSHA inspection in 2011

摘要

Surviving any situation depends on knowing what to expect and being prepared to manage it. An Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspection is no exception. Employers must know their rights and responsibilities. It is also important to realize that enforcement is a matter of discretion. Compliance officers' actions are guided by those they serve. Understanding the administrative goals driving them and being able to see a scorecard of activity can help direct your response. Options, such as requesting a warrant, which you may not have pursued in the past, may now seem to be a better course of action. All procedures and options need to be reviewed with the current OSHA in mind.