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want,” says former OSHA head Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., now a partner in the Atlanta office of Fisher & Phillips (fisherphil- lips.com). During an opening conference with inspectors, Foulke suggests employers set out guidelines such as the follow- ing: • At least one management person needs to be present when OSHA inspectors visit the work site. • One other management level person must be present when OSHA inspectors interview any supervisor or manager. • The employer must be allowed to bring in their own industrial hygienist, as well as be present if OSHA does any kind of monitoring of air or noise. • During their inspections, OSHA representatives will look for the following evidence of violations: 1. There was a hazardous condition 2. The hazard was recognized 3. The hazard was causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm 4. There was a feasible method to correct the haz- ard. Finally, businesses should treat OSHA inspectors with respect while not offering more data than the law requires. “Some employers think that if they tell OSHA everything they know and they give every document they have, that somehow that’s going to make things better,” says Foulke. “It never does.”
total your score and check your rating at the bottom of the chart. 1.Conducted a workplace risk assessment 2. Implemented measures to control risks 3. Developed a written accident and infection preven- tion plan 4. Assigned a Covid-19 mitigation plan coordinator 5. Trained employees on the plan and on preventive measures 6. Enforced the use of face coverings 7. Implemented temperatures/symptoms screening 8. Implemented cleaning protocols 9. Coordinated use of breaks and lunchrooms 10. Ensured the enforcement of sick leave policies What’s your score? 80 or more: Congratulations. You have gone a long way toward making your business en- vironment safer for your employees. Between 60 and 80: It’s time to fine tune your prevention procedures. Below 60: Your business is at risk. Take action on the suggestions in the accompanying story. Source: Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete. Controlling The OSHA inspection While OSHA has the right to conduct inspections of business premises, employers need to know and exert their own rights. “Just because a person has a government badge, that doesn’t mean they get to do whatever they
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