Labor Department watchdog says OSHA may have improperly inspected small businesses in up to 481 cases
Key points
- The inspector general audit says OSHA may have improperly inspected small businesses in as many as 481 cases
- A congressional rider exempts low-hazard employers with 10 or fewer employees from inspection
- Lawmakers seeking to trim OSHA's budget are citing the report
A Labor Department inspector general audit found OSHA may have inappropriately inspected small businesses, with as many as 481 inspections possibly violating a congressional rider. The rider exempts low-hazard employers with 10 or fewer employees from inspection. Lawmakers seeking to trim OSHA's budget are citing the report.
What employers should do
- Check whether your industry is classified as low-hazard and whether you have 10 or fewer employees, and keep relevant records
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