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Enforcement and Inspection

As today’s workplace becomes more complex, regulation of that workplace increases. In this section, you’ll find the practical advice you need to understand exactly what OSHA, other federal agencies, and their state counterparts, require of you, and to comply in the ways that best satisfy both your and their needs. Look also for important court decisions, advice on how to handle enforcement actions, and news of upcoming changes in workplace health and safety law.
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4 Steps to Preventing OSHA Citations: Part II

Yesterday, we introduced the first two or four actions that can help prevent OSHA citations. Today, we conclude with the final two steps, training and self-audits.
March 28, 2012 | Category: | Read More | 0 Comments

4 Steps to Preventing OSHA Citations: Part I

The best way to avoid OSHA citations is to identify and correct safety and health problems before an inspector finds them.
March 27, 2012 | Category: | Read More | 0 Comments

Types of OSHA Citations and How Much They Cost

OSHA issues different types of citations, depending on the nature and severity of the violation. Penalties are proposed based on the type of violation.
January 04, 2012 | Category: | Read More | 1 Comments

You've Been Cited: What Now?

If you are cited for violations following an OSHA inspection, there are certain procedures that must be followed. Here's a brief overview of key issues.
January 03, 2012 | Category: | Read More | 0 Comments

New Year's Resolution: Avoid Citations and Penalties!

Yesterday, we reported several big OSHA enforcement actions with costly price tags for the employers cited. Today, we'll review a couple more big-dollar cases involving willful, repeat, and serious violations.
December 28, 2011 | Category: | Read More | 1 Comments

OSHA Enforcement Actions in 2011 Prove Costly to Some Employers

2011 was a busy year for OSHA enforcement. Here's a quick roundup of some of the most costly actions.
December 27, 2011 | Category: | Read More | 0 Comments

OSHA at 40: Part II

In today's Advisor, we get labor's views about OSHA, its efforts, and its critics.
December 12, 2011 | Category: | Read More | 0 Comments

OSHA at 40: Supporters, Critics Weigh In

OSHA turned 40 this year. For the latest on what's happening at the agency and how OSHA initiatives are affecting U.S. business, BLR turned to Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor Jordan Barab and Joe Trauger, vice president of human resources policy for the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)
December 11, 2011 | Category: | Read More | 0 Comments

OSHA Recordkeeping: What's the Difference Between 'Medical Treatment' and 'First Aid'?

Yesterday, we talked about the meaning of "work-related" and how to compute lost workdays under OSHA's recordkeeping standard. Today, we review another important recordkeeping issue—the difference between medical treatment and first aid for recordkeeping purposes.
September 28, 2011 | Category: | Read More | 0 Comments

Recordkeeping Tips from a Safety Law Attorney

OSHA recordkeeping requirements can be difficult to navigate. Here's some help on two key issues from an attorney who specializes in safety law.
September 27, 2011 | Category: | Read More | 0 Comments
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