Employer OSHA Representation

Employers cited by OSHA for failing to meet federal CFR regulations face stiff fines and penalties, as well as loss of revenue from being placed on the “naughty list” by Uncle Sam.  Every time an employer is cited by OSHA, they have the right to go before OSHA and face their accusers.  Whether you are looking for a reduction in cost, or more importantly, a reduction in the severity and likelihood of a repeat ($35K per citation potential) or willful ($70K per citations potential),  HSEQ can represent your organization in front of OSHA at informal and formal conferences to try and achieve the best possible outcome for your organization.  Most companies in construction or oil and gas cannot afford to have a “serious” citation on their public information page as it will affect their availability to bid certain projects or work for particular clients. 

At HSEQ, our job is to protect our client assets and represent the company you truly are or strive to be, not just the snapshot that created the citation.  We have worked with legal counsels that specialize OSHA Law and can best represent your organization.  We can also work with your in house legal or firm of choice in these matters. 

It is best for us to get involved as soon as possible or during your inspection process.  If at all possible, call us during the inspection and we will start the process at that time.  If we cannot be on site or if your in house Safety rep cant be on site, it is very important to get as much information as possible during the inspection.

• Who did they talk to…
• Were picture taken and if so, of what?
  • Take a picture of everything the CHSO is taking a picture of with any available on-site camera (or purchase an OSHA Inspection Kit from HSEQ)
• Was there an opening and closing conference, if so, with who and what was discussed, presented, or communicated…

If you have already received the citations and would like a consultation to determine the best course of action for the informal conference, give us a call so we can review the available data and prep a proposal.