Safety Forum- February 6th, 2025

Description

Intro: NASA Safety Awards, Safety Forum Expansion

“Contractors Legal Right for Representation When DOSH/ OSHA Arrives at your work site” by Brian Pagett, Managing Attorney at Employer Solutions Law - Workplace safety, DOSH/WISHA matters, workers' compensation, and employment law – 50 min

• According to current regulations, a DOSH (Division of Occupational Safety and Health) compliance visit in Washington State allows both employers and employees the right to have a representative present during the inspection, essentially mirroring the federal OSHA policy which grants both parties the opportunity to choose representation during an inspection; this means an employer can have a company representative accompany the inspector, while employees can designate a fellow worker or another authorized individual to represent them during the visit.
• Key points about DOSH representation during an LNI compliance visit:
• Right to representation:
• Both employers and employees have the right to have a representative present during a DOSH inspection.
• Purpose of representation:
• The representative can assist the inspector by providing information, clarifying details, and ensuring the inspection is conducted thoroughly.
• Employee authorization:
• If an employee wants a representative, they must authorize someone to act on their behalf.
• Non-employee representative:
• In some cases, an employee may choose a non-employee representative, but this individual must be deemed reasonably necessary for an effective inspection.

Brian will be discussing the legal implications of this new DOSH legislation, along with several new standards DOSH standards, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) “proper fit,” and gender specific restrooms.

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88371622364?pwd=QUp3cnhIMjdqTHNLMmE5cUhERnZnZz09

Meeting ID: 883 7162 2364

Passcode: 015761