Complaint Inspection —
The Complaint Inspection — occurs after an employee files a formal complaint with OSHA. This is the most common type of inspection.
What are the 3 parts of OSHA inspection?
An OSHA inspection, whether programmed or unprogrammed, consists of three stages:
- Opening Conference;
- Walkaround or Full Company Inspection, Document Review and Employee Interviews; and.
- Closing Conference.
What are the different types of safety inspection?
Types of Safety Inspection Checklists
- Safety Inspection Checklist.
- Construction Safety Inspection Checklist.
- Workplace Inspection Checklist.
- Daily Safety Inspection Checklist.
- Site Safety Inspection Checklist.
- Risk Inspection Checklist.
- Safety Audit Checklist.
- Safety Observation Checklist.
What is a inspection checklist?
An inspection checklist, when used properly, is an assurance that a particular piece of equipment has been inspected. As each item on the checklist is ticked off, the person doing the inspection is verifying that each component of the equipment is in correct working order.
When does an OSHA inspection need to be conducted?
1. Imminent Danger While not common, this type of inspection is conducted when immediate death or serious harm is likely at a job site. Should the OSHA inspector see that the employer’s workers are in danger, the they will immediately demand that all endangered employees leave the premises.
What does OSHA look for in a workplace accident?
OSHA investigates workplace accidents that cause death or serious injury. An inspection is central to the investigation. The goal of this type of inspection is to determine whether the death was caused or contributed to by an OSHA violation. OSHA directive CPL 02-00-137 outlines procedures for this type of inspection.
What are the different types of OSHA violations?
Alternatively, a faulty piece of machinery crushes an employee, the employer takes no action and a similar incident occurs in the future. Willful OSHA violations earn the highest fines and, in the event of a fatality, the administration can bring criminal charges.
How does OSHA respond to a worker complaint?
Where OSHA compliance officers believe there is imminent danger, they inspect. OSHA responds to worker complaints, serious accidents and fatalities with inspection. OSHA employs programmed inspections, or visits to unusually hazardous facilities, to catch violations. An inspection that turns up violations may be followed by a re-inspection.
