The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released a new memo providing guidance on the applicability of penalty adjustments on a case-by-case basis.
When assessing penalties for future violations, OSHA will take into account various factors such as employer size, history of violations, degree of hazard, economic impact and good faith efforts to comply with safety standards.
An appeals process is available to employers if they believe the initial penalty assessment was too high or unfair.
It is important for employers to pay close attention to OSHA's latest guidance when working on safety initiatives in order to avoid costly fines and penalties.
While these changes have yet to take place, Kee Safety will keep you updated on the latest OSHA standards to keep you in compliance.
