Thursday, October 15, 2009

INSPECTIONS BY CAL/OSHA

All contractors should be prepared for an inspection. This happens quite often. You should train your staff on how to respond.

Make sure that your prevention program is organized and up to date. Do not fumble in front of the the inspector.

Inspections can target high-hazard businesses with loss rates at or above what is normally expected. A complaint might also trigger an inspection.

Make sure your security people know what to do if an inspection comes around. Have someone with some real understanding available to help you. The inspectors will not help you.

Don't be rude. Be friendly. However, do not give away the store. After the inspectors do what they need to do, you should make sure that you get an indication of what the inspector is asking for. Most of all make sure of what you will say and have said.

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