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OSHA Procedures


Need for Legislation

OSHA's Mission and Purpose

The Act's Coverage

Standards
  • Standards development and adoption
  • Emergency temporary standards
  • Variances
Workplace Inspections
  • Authority to inspect
  • Inspection priorities
    • Imminent Danger
    • Catastrophes and fatal accidents
    • Employee complaints
    • Programmed inspections
    • Follow-up inspections
  • Inspection process
    • Inspector's credentials
    • Opening conference
    • Inspection tour or walkaround
    • Closing conference
  • Inspection results
    • Citations/Penalties
    • Classification of violations
  • Appeals process
    • Appeals by employees
    • Appeals by employers
OSHA-Approved State Programs

References:


All About OSHA - OSHA 2056 (2003), 227 KB PDF.


Sources of Assistance
Discussion/Overheads - 1.13 MB PDF

Student Handouts - 275 KB PDF

Self-Inspection Checklist

 
 
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