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OSHA Inspections and Compliance Checklist

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OSHA guidelines have evolved over the years to meet the changing dynamics of the work environment. Employers must also comply with the General Duty Clause of the OSH Act. By adhering to the recommended OSHA practice s, employers and business owners understand the need for these safety guidelines as it helps:

Create a safe work environment that prevents injuries, illness, or even death in the workplace

Overcome financial suffering and hardship that has an impact on the workers, family, or even the employers

Improve morale at the workplace

Help build a favorable brand image among customers and suppliers

Lower employee attrition rate

OSHA upholds the safety of the workforce through the following methods:

Inspections

Severe Violator Enforcement Program

Whistleblower Program

However, OSHA has only 2,000 inspectors to monitor the 8 million employers and 130 million workers under its jurisdiction. Therefore, it conducts inspections only under the following circumstances:

Imminent danger situations

Fatalities and catastrophes

Complaints registered by employees

Referrals from other agencies

Follow-up inspections for worksites previously found to be in violation of OSHA health and safety standards

Planned or programmed investigations of targeted industries or areas

This makes OSHA inspection assume extra significance. But it need not be. By creating an OSHA inspection checklist and diligently adhering to it, you can minimize the chances of an OSHA inspection.

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