The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) maintains records of inspections and enforcement activity, and your company could be subject to an inspection.
Five ways to evaluate your chances of getting an OSHA visit
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Check your own injury and accident rates. Use the OSHA Form 300 log and Form 300A Summary to review your accident statistics, injury and illness logs, and incident rates, particularly your Days Away, Restricted, and Transferred (DART) rate, and Days Away from Work Injury and Illness (DAFWII) rate.
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Look at OSHA trends in citations and violations for your industry. Review OSHA’s online database of cited standards and browse the regulations that cover your industry to see which rules receive the most citations.
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Compare your incidence rate with those of your competitors. OSHA makes inspection and citation histories publicly available, so compare your rates to industry peers and use that context to prioritize safety improvements.
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Determine whether you're making the news. OSHA can respond to media stories about an organization, so screen any press materials, photographs, or interviews carefully; even positive coverage can draw attention to workplace conditions.
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Monitor what's new with OSHA. Keep an eye on agency targeting such as Special Emphasis or national emphasis programs that focus inspections on certain high‑hazard industries and topics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my OSHA Form 300 and Form 300A?
Your workplace safety or HR team should maintain the logs; employers are responsible for keeping these records and making them available to employees and regulatory inspectors on request.
What is a DART rate and why does it matter?
DART (Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred) measures incidents that cause lost work time or job restrictions and is often used by agencies and insurers to assess the severity of workplace safety problems.
Can media attention lead to an OSHA inspection?
Yes. Media coverage can prompt agency inquiries, so review and limit information you provide publicly and coordinate responses with your safety team.
How can I reduce the chance of an OSHA inspection?
Maintain accurate injury logs, address common citations for your industry, stay current on targeted enforcement programs, and document corrective actions for hazards you identify.