Question: Who is authorized to inspect my workplace and employees?

As mentioned in the last post, OSHA is the federally mandated agency authorized to inspect for safety and health standards. However, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) may conduct investigations in employer workplaces in conjunction with research for scientific studies. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have authority to inspect for standards of care and hygiene distinct from OSHA’s public charge. Workers’ compensation insurance carriers may also inspect businesses that they insure and make safety recommendations.

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