Karl Lody is the pen name used by an OSHA industrial hygienist. The real Karl Lody was a German WWI spy, caught by the British and executed by firing squad at the Tower of London in 1914. Yes, I’ll try to make this article as funny as I can.
During my career in OSHA I have had the opportunity to inspect many workplaces in many different industries. There are several lessons I want to share. First and foremost, to comply with OSHA regulations, you must read the regulation to ensure that you are complying with all requirements.