Surprise Inspections: What to Do If OSHA Comes Knocking

Episode 163

Surprise Inspections: What to Do If OSHA Comes Knocking

OSHA inspections are generally unannounced. Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the do's and don'ts of a surprise inspection.

There is always a possibility that a representative of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration will come, unannounced, to your workplace to conduct an inspection. Since these visits are often a surprise to the company, it is best to know what you can do, and what you should probably avoid doing, if you are ever subject to an inspection.

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About the Author

Sydny Shepard is the former editor of Occupational Health & Safety.

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