OSHA Workplace Safety Standards & Regulations

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OSHA inspectors, called compliance safety and health officers, conduct on-site inspections and phone/fax investigations to ensure companies comply with OSHA safety standards requirements and OSHA workplace safety. Inspections are scheduled based on the following:

Imminent danger
Catastrophes – fatalities or hospitalizations
Worker complaints and referrals
Targeted inspections – particular hazards, high injury rates
Follow-up inspections