During my 20-plus years as a safety professional, on both the corporate and insurance provider sides, I have fielded a multitude of questions about OSHA's recordkeeping requirements. The following is a summary of the 10 questions I’m most often asked. My verbal answers are always condensed versions of the full-blown 1910 regulations that attempt to simplify the interpretations for the question-asker. This article is no exception. For total, comprehensive explanations, I'll suggest referring to the appropriate 29 CFR 1910 sub-section.
What normally transpires during the records review preceding an OSHA inspection?