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5 Reasons For OSHA To Come Knocking

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Every year OSHA inspects tens of thousands of workplaces from coast to coast. And since you never know when they will arrive, it is best to have a plan of action in place.

Why would OSHA conduct an inspection?

* Somebody has made a complaint about worksite safety or health--perhaps a current or former employee, or perhaps even a resident from the community who is worried about hazardous materials or some other safety or health hazard that could affect the area surrounding your company.
* A fatality has occurred in your facility.
* It's a regularly scheduled inspection. This is most likely if you are in a high-hazard industry. Thousands of high-hazard worksites are targeted for unannounced, comprehensive safety and health inspections every year.
* It's a follow-up visit, perhaps to determine if prior violations have been corrected.
* What are inspectors looking for? Inspectors are looking for violations of OSHA standards.

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