Ogletree Deakins attorneys discuss limitations on and best practices for workplace drug testing policies in Occupational Safety and health Administration OSHA Region 6 in this podcast.
Podcast addresses how and when to conduct an analysis, who to involve in the process, the importance of communication, and methods of documentation. Expectation before beginning a task Identifying hazard, work procedures, special precautions, energy source controls and PPE
OSHA Unprogrammed Inspections- inspection is unplanned something happened, four primary triggers; imminent danger situation, Fatality/Catastrophe Report, Complaints from an employee or union, and Referrals. OSHA prioritizes unprogrammed inspections due to limited resources
Attorneys discuss hazard alert letters issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA. They review the circumstances that HAL might be issued and what employers should consider when they respond. They review abatement verification inspections.
Hosts John Surma and Frank Davis continue discussion of inspections by Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA reviewing employer rights and responsibilities on employee interviews, preserving scene of incident, producing injury and illness records, more.