Minimizing OSHA Liability Through Voluntary Safety and Health Audits

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Jurisdiction: USA

This Note explains how private employers can minimize liability under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) and its corresponding safety and health regulations through voluntary audits of their safety and health policies and practices. It discusses the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s policy on voluntary self-audits and how employers can minimize OSHA liability by proving the unpreventable employee misconduct defense, preventing willful citations and avoiding citations under OSHA's Multi-employer Citation Policy. This Note also discusses protecting audit reports from disclosure under attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine and best practices for employers conducting voluntary audits.

Melissa A. Bailey, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C., with PLC Labor & Employment

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  • Resource ID: 5-518-9206
  • Products:  PLC US Labor & Employment, PLC US Law Department
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