Ask an Attorney: How Does OSHA’s New Walkaround Rule Impact a Contractor’s Rights and Conduct During an Inspection?
Since 1970, OSHA has provided both the employer and employees’ representatives the opportunity to accompany OSHA during its physical inspection, or “walk around,” of the job site. However, on April 1, 2024, OSHA issued a new, final rule that significantly changed the scope of who can participate in the walk around.