E86 7 Things Managers Do in the First 10 Minutes That Ruin an OSHA Inspection

7 Things Managers Do in the First 10 Minutes That Ruin an OSHA Inspection

What happens in the first 10 minutes of an OSHA inspection can set the tone for everything that follows.

When OSHA unexpectedly walks through the door, people get nervous. They start talking too much, rushing decisions, grabbing the wrong people, and sometimes making the inspection harder than it needs to be.

In this episode of Help with OSHA, I break down the 7 mistakes companies make in the first 10 minutes of an OSHA inspection and explain exactly what you should do instead.

In This Episode, You'll Learn

Why your receptionist, security guard, or front-office employee needs to know how to handle OSHA

Why being rude or defensive can immediately create problems

Why you should always verify the inspector's credentials

Who should be involved in the opening conference

Why understanding the scope of the inspection is critical

Why talking too much can unnecessarily expand the inspection

Why OSHA inspectors should not simply wander through your facility alone