Attendees will gain insight on key OSHA compliance issues that can lead to fewer citations issued after inspections, citations getting withdrawn at an OHSA informal, and how to successfully challenge OSHA citations before administrative law judges. The presentation will discuss how documenting safety efforts can pay dividends at each stage of the process with OSHA. For example, proving safety efforts and discipline records are key to the affirmative defense of employee misconduct. Likewise, maintaining proper documentation can minimize risk exposure for OSHA required safety measures, such as a personal protective equipment (PPE) assessment, lockout/tagout (LOTO) periodic inspection, and training (e.g., forklift certifications). Attendees will also learn what documentation is required versus what documentation is useful to litigating OSHA citations.

Key Takeaways:

• Identify which OSHA regulations require documentation.
• Connect compliance efforts with few to no violations during OSHA inspections as well as positive litigation outcomes.
• Learn how to balance business needs with documentation needs to reduce potential costs and liabilities.