Question: What happens if OSHA inspects my workplace?

Answer:

• Read a fact sheet (PDF) on OSHA inspections. Note that adjustments to OSHA penalties are effective as of Aug. 1, 2016.
• Read a booklet on Employer Rights and Responsibilities Following an OSHA Inspection.
• See what standards OSHA is citing when it inspects facilities in your industry.
• See the top 10 most frequently cited standards.
• See some of the industries and hazards that OSHA is targeting for inspection: National Emphasis Programs and Local Emphasis Programs.
• Find more information on OSHA enforcement.