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RiskAdvantage fully supports OSHA Compliance Objectives and encourages all
businesses to remain in compliance with local, state and federal safety laws.
businesses to remain in compliance with local, state and federal safety laws.
OSHA INSPECTIONS
DO’S AND DON’TS CHECKLIST
1. PREPARATION
Designate a management representative to be responsible for handling OSHA and other
government investigations and inspections. Make sure that this individual is fully trained.
2. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Know the rights employers have during an inspection. Decide as a matter of company policy
how you wish to exercise those rights.
3. CREDENTIALS
Before permitting any inspection to proceed, always check the credentials of the government
representative.
4. PURPOSE OF INSPECTION
Before the inspection begins, ask the inspector to state the reason or basis for the
inspection. Look for this reason on the inspection priorities form. The reason for the
inspection will have an impact on how you choose to exercise your legal rights.
5. PROFESSIONALISM
The event of an inspection can be stressful. While it is important to remember that you are
representing management during the inspection, conduct yourselves in a completely
professional manner. There is nothing to be gained from hostile or contentious behavior.
6. ACCOMPANIMENT
Fully exercise your right to accompany the inspector. If there is more than one inspector,
assign a like number of management representatives. Never permit an inspector to go
through your facility unaccompanied by a management representative.
7. NOTES
Take careful and complete notes of everything that happens during the inspection. Take the
same measurements and photographs that the OSHA inspector is taking.
8. DON’T VOLUNTEER
Answer only the question put to you by the inspector. Provide only those documents
specifically requested by the inspector. Don’t volunteer information that is not requested or
make statements about issues, matters, or conditions that are not covered by the question.
9. DOCUMENTS
Provide documents that must be kept under OSHA regulations. Should other documents be
requested, ask the inspector for the reason for the request, and consult with other
management officials before agreeing to turn over the documents.
10. LISTEN
Particularly at the closing conference, listen to what the inspector has to say. Be careful
about making commitments or promises to the inspector during such a conference.
DO’S AND DON’TS CHECKLIST
1. PREPARATION
Designate a management representative to be responsible for handling OSHA and other
government investigations and inspections. Make sure that this individual is fully trained.
2. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Know the rights employers have during an inspection. Decide as a matter of company policy
how you wish to exercise those rights.
3. CREDENTIALS
Before permitting any inspection to proceed, always check the credentials of the government
representative.
4. PURPOSE OF INSPECTION
Before the inspection begins, ask the inspector to state the reason or basis for the
inspection. Look for this reason on the inspection priorities form. The reason for the
inspection will have an impact on how you choose to exercise your legal rights.
5. PROFESSIONALISM
The event of an inspection can be stressful. While it is important to remember that you are
representing management during the inspection, conduct yourselves in a completely
professional manner. There is nothing to be gained from hostile or contentious behavior.
6. ACCOMPANIMENT
Fully exercise your right to accompany the inspector. If there is more than one inspector,
assign a like number of management representatives. Never permit an inspector to go
through your facility unaccompanied by a management representative.
7. NOTES
Take careful and complete notes of everything that happens during the inspection. Take the
same measurements and photographs that the OSHA inspector is taking.
8. DON’T VOLUNTEER
Answer only the question put to you by the inspector. Provide only those documents
specifically requested by the inspector. Don’t volunteer information that is not requested or
make statements about issues, matters, or conditions that are not covered by the question.
9. DOCUMENTS
Provide documents that must be kept under OSHA regulations. Should other documents be
requested, ask the inspector for the reason for the request, and consult with other
management officials before agreeing to turn over the documents.
10. LISTEN
Particularly at the closing conference, listen to what the inspector has to say. Be careful
about making commitments or promises to the inspector during such a conference.
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