Conn Maciel Carey LLP’s OSHA Bootcamp is an intensive, foundational program that gives in-house attorneys newly assigned to the OSHA docket, or new safety professionals and operational leaders, a clear, working understanding of the OSH Act, the role and authority of OSHA and other workplace safety-related agencies, substantive regulatory requirements, inspection and enforcement procedures and policies, post‑citation strategy, and practical tips for navigating OSHA’s regulatory framework with confidence.
The attorneys in our national OSHA & Workplace Safety Group have delivered customized OSHA Bootcamp programs in person or virtually for organizations building or strengthening their internal OSHA capabilities or onboarding new in-house professionals with workplace safety regulatory responsibilities. The OSHA Bootcamp provides a practical way for in‑house attorneys, safety professionals and other personnel to quickly learn the ropes and begin effective issue‑spotting.
This curated program distills decades of workplace safety regulatory leadership and experience into a practical and accessible curriculum that can be customized in duration (full-day, half-day, or multi-day) and content (by industry, experience level, and applicable State OSH Plan jurisdictions).
For more information about the OSHA Bootcamp or to discuss dates, location, content, or cost, contact Eric J. Conn, Chair of CMC’s national OSHA Practice.
What You Will Learn
(Sample Agenda)
Introduction to OSHA’s Framework
- The structure and purpose of the Occupational Safety & Health Act of 1970
- The roles of OSHA, the OSH Review Commission, State OSH Plans, and other safety-related agencies
- The lifecycle of inspections, citation disputes, and judicial review
OSHA’s Enforcement Landscape
- Key OSHA enforcement trends, policies, and data
- Types of OSHA inspections, from incidents to emphasis programs
- Willful, repeat, and instance-by-instance citations
- OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program
Core OSHA Standards and Requirements
- The “Catch-All” General Duty Clause (Sec. 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act)
- Personal Protective Equipment and Walking Working Surfaces requirements
- Machine Guarding and hazardous energy control (Lockout/Tagout) fundamentals
- Hazard Communication and chemical safety essentials
- Injury & illness recordkeeping and reporting obligations
- Other requirements uniquely applicable to your industry
How to Prepare for and Manage OSHA Inspections
- Employer, employee, and OSHA rights during inspections
- Best practices for document production, walkarounds, and interviews
- Strategies for managing each stage of the inspection process
Post-Citation Strategy & Defense Fundamentals
- The Contest process from start to finish
- How OSHA builds its case and what employers must know
- Common employer defenses and when they apply
- Settlement strategy and practical considerations
Employee Complaints & Rapid Response Investigation Request
- How OSHA utilizes Notice of Alleged Hazards letters and Rapid Response Investigation requests
- Best practices for responding effectively to avoid on-site inspections
What You Will Take Home
In conjunction with the masterclass, we deliver to your team a compendium of materials, which includes:
- A copy of the slides that we used during the OSHA Bootcamp
- A recording of the program
- An OSHA Inspection Resource Manual, which includes the following:
- An OSHA Inspection Toolkit
- An Inspection Procedure Template
- A Document Production Cover Letter Template and Tracking Log
- An Injury and Illness Recordkeeping Resource Manual, which includes the following:
- A comprehensive Injury and Illness Recordkeeping Checklist
- An OSHA Serious Injury and Fatality Reporting Flow Chart
- A matrix of unique reporting requirements in the State Plans
If you are interested in a private, exclusive program for your organization, we are happy to schedule that with you and work to customize the program to be most valuable for your team.
For more information about the OSHA Bootcamp or to discuss dates, location, content, or cost, contact Eric J. Conn, Chair of CMC’s national OSHA Practice.
CLE & CEU Accreditation
We can arrange for CLE credit for the OSHA Bootcamp depending on state bar requirements.
This course is also designed to align with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) requirements for continuing education units (CEUs) or recertification points. BCSP-certified professionals are responsible for verifying eligibility and self-reporting credits in accordance with their certifying organization’s guidelines.
Other OSHA-Related Training Programs
Professionals who have participated in our OSHA Bootcamp have found it to be a valuable prerequisite for our other deep-dive OSHA training programs, such as our OSHA Inspection Masterclass and OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping and Reporting Masterclass.
Disclaimer
Participation in this masterclass and any accompanying materials or discussions is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Attendance at or access to this program does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Conn Maciel Carey LLP.