Effective May 31, 2024, an updated Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation will explicitly clarify that the representatives authorized by employees may be an employee of the employer or a third party.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is proposing to allow third-party representatives authorized by employees - including outside people affiliated with a union or a community organization - to accompany compliance officer on workplace inspections.
The OSHA Inspections briefing, which examines best practices for preparing for and handling an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspection, has been enhanced to improve the content and appearance of the PowerPoint presentation
An employer may use this checklist to ensure that proper action is taken after receiving a citation from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Properly reading and reacting to an OSHA citation is critical to being in compliance with OSHA regulations.