OSHA Compliant?
What is a Mock OSHA Inspection?
A mock OSHA inspection is a simulated onsite evaluation of a workplace to identify potential safety and health hazards. The primary goal of this audit is to ensure that the business is compliant with OSHA regulations and, most importantly, to create a safe working environment for employees. It is essential to engage an experienced safety professional to conduct these inspections as their expertise will help in the thorough identification and appropriate mitigation of hazards.
Mock OSHA Inspection Terminology
Various terms like safety and health audit, assessment, inspection, pre-OSHA inspection, or mock OSHA inspection all refer to a comprehensive safety evaluation. At Advanced Safety Consulting, we use the term ‘comprehensive safety evaluation’ to encompass all of these services.”
Does OSHA Require Mock OSHA Inspections?
Remember that according to OSHA regulations, it is the responsibility of business owners to ensure a safe work environment free of known hazards. Regular hazard identification is crucial for achieving this goal, and conducting mock OSHA inspections can be a valuable tool for business owners to proactively stay on top of potential hazards.
How Safety Hazards Can Affect
One mock OSHA inspection doesn’t check all of the OSHA compliance boxes. Safety violations are always lurking and conditions at your business will change on a daily basis.
Top 5 Reasons for Scheduling a Mock OSHA Inspection:
- Identify areas for improvement in your company’s safety and health program.
- Mitigate potential OSHA fines by addressing hazards promptly.
- Have the opportunity to ask questions to our Safety and Health Consultant during the inspection.
- Recognize existing effective safety and health practices.
- Ensure the safety of employees at work, prioritizing their safe return home every day.
How Businesses Can Benefit
If your business is in its early stages of prioritizing safety, conducting a mock OSHA inspection can provide valuable guidance. Alternatively, if your company already has a safety program in place, you may want to assess its OSHA compliance. Even for safety directors at large organizations with robust safety programs, seeking a second opinion on overall safety practices can be beneficial.
What to Expect
Advanced Safety Consulting will conduct an on-site evaluation at your workplace, commencing with an opening conference to establish the day’s goals and address any specific concerns. Following this, they will identify potential OSHA violations and highlight commendable safe work practices. Subsequently, an assessment of your company’s documentation, including health and safety programs, training logs, new hire training records, and injury and illness logs, will be conducted. The visit will conclude with a closing conference to provide your team with an overview of the findings.
Safety & Health Audit Report
Upon finishing the assessment, your company will be provided with a comprehensive report that outlines any potential hazards observed, as well as safe and unsafe actions. Additionally, the report will include best practice recommendations. It will accurately identify any issues discovered and provide actionable suggestions for improvement.