GNYADA 2019 Membership Directory & Services Guide

WHEN OSHA COMES KNOCKING

When Do They Come? OSHA will always come inspect after a death or a near death incident. They will likely come for an inspection or contact you after a near miss or an employee complaint. Of course, they could also come for a “spot check”. What to KnowWhen OSHA Arrives • OSHA has the right to inspect your facility. If you refuse them access, they will leave and get a warrant, if they don’t already have one. Sending an inspector away could give you additional time to gather information and

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prepare. It also gives them more time to investigate and prepare. • You should review/check the warrant to find out why they are there. • Ask for the inspector’s credentials and record their name, title, and contact information.

• Hold a conference at the beginning of the inspection. Take the inspector into an area away from the service center, preferably a conference room. Ask why they are there, what has prompted the inspection, and what information they are hoping to gather. • Give them any records and documents they request and anything that you believe they should review. • Take them, by the most direct route, to any area they are there to inspect.

• If they request an interview with anyone, provide them with a private space for the interview. Do not ask them why they need to interview that person. • Hold a conference at the end of the inspection. Ask the inspector if they saw what they came to see and whether they saw any concerns or problems. Write down all information; if there is

an issue, ask them what next steps you should take. • If the inspection results in a violation, you can ask

for a conference to discuss it to determine its validity, and ways you can solve the issue.

You Have a Right to Appeal Citations/Petitions • If you appeal, ask for outside help. Call any experts you have worked with regarding OSHA topics to help you resolve the citation.

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