FDR Safety

APRIL 9, 2014

OSHA last year cleared the way for union representatives to accompany OSHA compliance officers on worksite inspections even if the union doesn’t represent the company’s workers, and now the consequences are being felt. All this potentially provides an opening for union organizers to get a presence in a non-union workplace.

OSHA 149

OSHA Inspections Union Bargains 149

FDR Safety

MAY 10, 2013

Non-union employees can select anyone, including representatives of a union, to accompany an OSHA compliance officer during an inspection of their worksite, according to a recent interpretation letter issued by OSHA. In my opinion, if OSHA goes forward with this policy, it is likely to result in employer litigation.

Union 120

Union OSHA Inspections Bargains 120

FDR Safety

MAY 17, 2013

In the letter, Fairfax said that non-union employees can select anyone, including representatives of a union, to accompany an OSHA compliance officer during an inspection of their worksite. Some employers believe this is an unfair way to favor unions by giving them backdoor help in trying to organize a workplace. 29 U.S.C. §

Washington 120

Washington Union OSHA Inspections 120

NH Construction Law

MAY 28, 2018

But even on private projects written subcontracts can reserve the right to inspect subcontractor payroll records. (Davis Bacon requirements are yet another instance in which “[t]he prime contractor shall be responsible for the compliance by any subcontractor,” 29 C.F.R. § § 5.5(a)(6).)

Subcontracting 40

Subcontracting New Hampshire Lien Insurance 40

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

1910.1200 Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) inspection guidance for Combustible Dust. Guidance for OSHA inspectors when inspecting manufacturers and importers to determine whether they are in compliance with the requirements for combustible dust – 1910.1200(d) – until OSHA addresses the issues in its rules. December 27, 2013.

OSHA 48

OSHA Regulation Safety Inspections 48