If it is determined that the consultant fails or failed to meet the requirements of the accreditation program, the Secretary may revoke the consultant's privilege to participate in the program. Certain OSHA Personnel Requires the federal employees charged with enforcing the OSH Act and crafting new standards be capable and qualified. In addition, OSHA personnel who carry out inspections or consultations under this section must also receive ongoing professional education and training every 5 years of employment. Expanded Inspection Methods Better inspections can be accomplished by efficiency and focused attention on safety and health concerns. The Secretary may investigate an alleged violation or danger by contacting an employer by telephone, fax, or other appropriate methods to determine whether the employer has taken corrective actions or whether there are reasonable grounds to believe that a hazard exists.
All workplaces are unique and require individual worker safety solutions.
Provides that citations in violation of OSHA regulations will be abandoned if an employer can demonstrate that the employees of such employer were protected by alternative methods equally or more protective of the employees' safety and health than those prescribed by regulation in the factual circumstance underlying the citation. By spending so much time on paperwork, inspectors are unable to devote themselves exclusively to serious safety concerns. Provides that no OSHA civil penalty may be assessed for posting or paperwork requirements except in aggravating circumstances, such as fraud and willful or repeat behavior. It is often the case that employers who request a free consultation from a State plan State wait for a period of 16 to 18 months prior to receiving the service. Meanwhile, the employer is left vulnerable to routine OSHA inspections and fines.