Understanding OSHA Inspection Process: Safety Training Overview
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At the end of this course, students will be able
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Understand different inspection types
Identify what generates an inspection
Understand the procedures involved as a
compliance inspection
Describe the rights and responsibilities of
employers and employees
Understand the post-inspection process
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Increase outreach to employers and employees
Training events (Internal and external)
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Logging/Arboriculture
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Program evaluation
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In this course, we discussed:
Inspection types
What generates an inspection
Procedures of a compliance inspection
Rights and responsibilities of employers and employees
What happens after an inspection
NCDOL Photo Library
Wake Co. Justice Center
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Revised 10/2021
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This presentation, created by the N.C. Department of Labor, delves into the OSHA inspection process. It covers various inspection types, procedures, rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and post-inspection processes. Key topics include amputations, inspection priorities, special emphasis programs, workplace entry protocols, and opening conference procedures. The goal is to enhance understanding and compliance with OSHA regulations.
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Understanding the OSHA Inspection Process Presented by: This presentation was created by the N.C. Department of Labor for safety and health training.
Objectives At the end of this course, students will be able to: Understand different inspection types Identify what generates an inspection Understand the procedures involved as a compliance inspection Describe the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees Understand the post-inspection process This presentation was created by the N.C. Department of Labor for safety and health training.
Amputations Special Emphasis Program Goal to reduce occupational exposures to amputations Struck by and caught between injuries Lockout/tagout Machine guarding Increase outreach to employers and employees Training events (Internal and external) Compliance inspections Consultation visits Publications Amputations must be reported within 24 hours This presentation was created by the N.C. Department of Labor for safety and health training.
Inspection Types/Priorities Imminent danger Fatality/catastrophe Complaints Referrals Follow-up Programmed This presentation was created by the N.C. Department of Labor for safety and health training.
Programmed Special Emphasis Programs (SEP) Amputations Construction Logging/Arboriculture Long Term Care Health Hazards (e.g., lead, asbestos, silica, hexavalent chromium, isocyanates) Food Manufacturing Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers This presentation was created by the N.C. Department of Labor for safety and health training.
Workplace Entry Normal working hours Credentials Refusal Interference Special situations Inspect on 2nd/3rd shift Security clearance Sampling NCDOL Photo Library This presentation was created by the N.C. Department of Labor for safety and health training.
Opening Conference Purpose and scope Records inspection NCDOL Photo Library Walk around representatives Trade secrets This presentation was created by the N.C. Department of Labor for safety and health training.
Walk Around Inspection Scope Program evaluation Safety/health inspection Interviews Photographs Nova Development This presentation was created by the N.C. Department of Labor for safety and health training.
Closing Conference Discuss findings and potential alleged violations Employer and employee rights and responsibilities Form 59 NCDOL Photo Library Nova Development This presentation was created by the N.C. Department of Labor for safety and health training.
After the Inspection Citations or in-compliance Abatement Violation types Penalties Informal conference Contestment Discrimination NCDOL Photo Library This presentation was created by the N.C. Department of Labor for safety and health training.
Citations Issuance Received by certified mail Posting Three days or until the hazards are abated, whichever is longer This presentation was created by the N.C. Department of Labor for safety and health training.
Abatement Date - extension OSHA Form 2D Follow-up inspection NCDOL Photo Library This presentation was created by the N.C. Department of Labor for safety and health training.
Violations Types of violations Serious Deemed to exist in the place of employment if there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result. Non-serious Situations where the accident or illness that would be most likely to result from a hazardous condition would probably not cause death or serious physical harm.... This presentation was created by the N.C. Department of Labor for safety and health training.
Violations Willful When evidence shows either an intentional violation of the act or plain indifference to its requirements. . Criminal-Willful Employer willfully violates any standard which causes death of an employee and is found guilty. Repeat Employer has been cited previously for a substantially similar condition. Failure to Abate Employer has not corrected a previously cited violation which has become final order. This presentation was created by the N.C. Department of Labor for safety and health training.
Hazard Assessments Severity Most likely an injury or illness resulting from exposure Probability Number of employees exposed Frequency and duration of exposure Employee distance from the hazard Other factors This presentation was created by the N.C. Department of Labor for safety and health training.
Maximum Penalties Willful $70,000 Serious $7,000 (*exception) Repeat $7,000 (x2, x5, x10) Failure to Abate $7,000/day Non-serious May have monetary value This presentation was created by the N.C. Department of Labor for safety and health training.
Penalty Adjustment Factors Size (# of Employees) 251+ 176-250 131-175 91-130 56-90 26-55 1-25 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% History 10% Safety and Health Programs 0%, 10%, 25%, 40% This presentation was created by the N.C. Department of Labor for safety and health training.
Informal Conference Time frame Post request NCDOL Photo Library Settlement agreement - posted Notice of amended citations Notice of no change This presentation was created by the N.C. Department of Labor for safety and health training.
Contestment Any part of citation Written Time frame NCDOL Photo Library Administrative Law Judge OSH Review Commission This presentation was created by the N.C. Department of Labor for safety and health training.
Discrimination It is unlawful to discriminate against employees who file safety or health complaints or request an OSHA inspection. NCDOL Photo Library This presentation was created by the N.C. Department of Labor for safety and health training.
Other Issues Criminal penalties NCDOL Photo Library Wake Co. Justice Center This presentation was created by the N.C. Department of Labor for safety and health training.
Summary In this course, we discussed: Inspection types What generates an inspection Procedures of a compliance inspection Rights and responsibilities of employers and employees What happens after an inspection NCDOL Photo Library Wake Co. Justice Center This presentation was created by the N.C. Department of Labor for safety and health training.
Thank You For Attending! Final Questions? This presentation was created by the N.C. Department of Labor for safety and health training.
