The Office of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) helps companies reduce accidents that occur on the job, including injuries, illnesses and fatalities. Because OSHA is responsible for the health and safety of employees and the regulation of occupational safety standards, the OSHA compliance team frequently pays surprise visits to determine whether organizations are operating within mandated guidelines.

Partnering with ESCC Inc. to prepare for an OSHA visit and knowing what to do if you receive a surprise visit will keep your company in compliance year-round.

Cal OSHA Compliance

With today’s intense focus on environmental regulation and compliance, especially in California, it is standard practice to find yourself dealing with federal and or state regulatory inspections.

Sometimes these inspections will be a surprise. If you are a generator of hazardous waste, The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC) might show up unexpectedly and ask to tour your facility, review monitoring data, and interview employees.

Now, most companies have longstanding and respectful relationships with state and federal regulators, and certainly never intend to be uncooperative or evasive.

A lack of preparation, however, can suggest otherwise. Perhaps not surprisingly, preparation for a surprise inspection is much more important than the proper response to one and should be treated accordingly.

EPA and DTSC Compliance

A Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), or Job Safety Analysis (JSA), can be completed by our team to help you identify job-specific dangers and prevent worker injuries. This service can also provide feedback for how to provide additional job safety.

A Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) can lay the groundwork for optimizing safe work practices and creating versatile risk management programs. ESCC Inc. can help you identify safety failures within your organization and provide a detailed analysis of how to make improvements. Our consultants can help you create a safe environment while handling hazardous materials as well.