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COVID-19: Increased Worksite Complaints and Reduced OSHA Inspections Leave U.S. Workers' Safety at Increased Risk

Audit · Department of Labor OIG · 2021-02-25 · about Department of Labor

Report

Title
COVID-19: Increased Worksite Complaints and Reduced OSHA Inspections Leave U.S. Workers' Safety at Increased Risk
Submitting OIG
Department of Labor OIG
Component agency
Department of Labor
Type
Audit
Publication date
2021-02-25

Summary

https://www.oig.dol.gov/public/reports/oa/2021/19-21-003-10-105.pdf

Recommendations (4)

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1ClosedWe recommend the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health. Improve OSHA’s inspection strategy by prioritizing very high and high-risk employers for COVID-19 related onsite inspections as businesses reopen and increase…
2ClosedWe recommend the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health. Ensure remote inspections are tracked retroactive to February 1, 2020.
3ClosedWe recommend the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health. Compare remote inspections to onsite inspections, and at a minimum provide analysis that addresses their frequency and timeliness for identifying and abating…
4ClosedWe recommend the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health. Analyze and determine whether establishing an infectious disease specific ETS is necessary to help control the spread of COVID-19 as employees return to…

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