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SEIU uses new opening to go along on OSHA inspections

FDR Safety

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.

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Non-union employees may have union rep accompany OSHA inspector

FDR Safety

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. The letter , released April 5, but dated Feb. The letter , released April 5, but dated Feb.

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Do the laws of math apply in Washington?

FDR Safety

Fairfax, who retired after the letter was written, was responding to a union inquiry. 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. 29 U.S.C. §

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2013 Interpretations of OSHA Regulations

Safety Services Company

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.

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