by oshalegal | Jul 26, 2021 | COVID-19, OSHA Inspections
OSHA has updated its National Emphasis Program, which targets industries with a high COVID-19 contraction risk, including healthcare; meat and poultry processing; grocery and department stores; postal service; warehousing and storage; restaurants; and correctional...
by oshalegal | Feb 8, 2021 | OSHA Inspections
As OSHA attorneys, we often hear from our clients that OSHA cited them for the acts of their subcontractors or independent contractors. Generally, an employer is not liable for the acts of its subcontractors or independent contractors, but there are exceptions. One...
by oshalegal | Nov 30, 2020 | OSHA Inspections
If an employer refuses an OSHA inspection, or if prior to the inspection it is believed that the employer will refuse the inspection, OSHA can seek an inspection warrant. Once the employer receives the OSHA inspection warrant, it is possible to get the warrant...
by oshalegal | Nov 30, 2020 | OSHA Inspections
When an OSHA representative requests an employer to provide copies of its 300 log, the employer must provide copies of the log within four business hours. But when is OSHA allowed to request the 300 logs? An OSHA inspector can access an employer’s 300 log if the...
by oshalegal | Nov 24, 2020 | OSHA Inspections
There are various types of inspections officiated by OSHA that employers are subjected to. Some of these inspections seems very similar, if not the same, which may lead to some confusion. Specifically, follow-up inspections and monitoring inspections have very similar...
by oshalegal | Nov 23, 2020 | OSHA Citations, OSHA Inspections
Employers are given the opportunity to challenge OSHA citations and investigations that may be improper. Under Section 8(a) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, OSHA requires inspections to be conducted in a reasonable manner, at reasonable times, and conducted...
