OSHA has increased enforcement to new levels. We are seeing, as part of OSHA’s focused effort to use (and sharpen) all the tools in its enforcement toolbox, more onsite compliance inspections, higher penalties, record numbers of $100K+ and $1M+ citation packages, and a continuing rise in “willful” and “repeat” citations and worker safety criminal prosecutions. OSHA also continues to execute creative ways to target enforcement resources and expand punitive measures such as the Severe Violator Enforcement Program and Instance-by-Instance citations. On top of that, OSHA has just issued its new Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process Rule, which will allow third parties (e.g., union representatives at non-union workplaces, plaintiff’s attorneys and their experts, disgruntled former employees, family members of injured employees, and even competitors) to participate in OSHA inspections as employee representatives.
Accordingly, the consequences for employers being caught ill-prepared for an OSHA inspection, and making bad choices during an inspection, are more dire now than ever. To that end, CMC’s national OSHA Practice has developed an OSHA Inspection Masterclass designed to assist employers in preparing for and then managing OSHA inspections so as to put the workplace and your safety program in the best possible light, mitigate the potential disruptions from an OSHA inspection, and avoid costly enforcement actions.
What You Will Learn
- Why It is Critical to Prepare for and Successfully Manage OSHA Inspections
- Employers’, Employees’, and OSHA’s Rights During an OSHA Inspection
- What to Do If OSHA Brings a Third Party to Participate in the Inspection
- Strategies to Prepare in Advance for an OSHA Inspection
- Tips for Managing Each Stage of an OSHA Inspection
- How to Build and Prepare Your Inspection Team
What You Will Take Home
In conjunction with the masterclass, we deliver to your team an OSHA Inspection Resource Manual, which includes the slides from the training, a recording of the program, and the following tools and templates that we have developed:
- An OSHA Inspection Toolkit
- An Inspection Procedure Template
- A Document Production Cover Letter Template
- A Document Production Tracking Log
- A Non-Supervisor Choice of Interview Representative Form
Ready to Sign Up?
If you are interested in a private, exclusive program for your organization, we are happy to schedule that with you. For more information, please contact Eric J. Conn or complete the form below.
We also offer virtual group sessions on select dates where your team can train alongside other select employers from other companies. Each ticket includes admission for up to three participants from your organization.
Other OSHA-Related Training Programs
Professionals who have participated in our Internal Investigations and Audits Masterclass have found it a valuable prerequisite for the following deep-dive OSHA training programs:
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.