a closing conference is routinely held. The Compliance Officer normally will reference any standards that he/she feels have been violated as well as possible abatement measures that could or should be taken. The management team representative should take the opportunity to obtain as much detailed information as possible, including all possible violations that may result from the inspection as well as the specific OSHA standards involved. If there are any unique problems with abatement, those should also be thoroughly discussed, including any efforts already taken to abate the condition and eliminate any employee exposure to a hazard. OSHA inspections do not have to be the traumatizing experience generally envisioned by most employers. Proper planning and preparation as well as reasonable efforts to control the scope of the inspection as it is occurring will greatly increase the employer's opportunity to limit or even avoid costly OSHA citations.
About the Author
Richard D. Alaniz is a senior partner at Alaniz Schraeder Linker Farris Mayes, L.L.P., a national labor and employment firm based in Houston. He has been at the forefront of labor and employment law for over thirty
years, including stints with the U.S. Department of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board. Rick is a prolific writer on labor and employment law and conducts frequent seminars to client companies and trade associations across the country. Questions about this article, or requests to subscribe to receive Rick’s monthly articles, can be addressed to Rick at (281) 833- 2200 or
ralaniz@alaniz-schraeder.com.
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