Current through October 31, 2024
Section 610 IAC 8-3-13 - Procedure for on-site consultation visitAuthority: IC 22-1-1-2; IC 22-8-1.1-48.1
Affected: IC 22-8-1.1-41
Sec. 13.
(a) The on-site consultation visit will consist of the following: (1) An opening conference.(2) An inspection and viewing of any relevant areas of the employer's business that are reasonably related to the subject matter of the consultation.(3) Review and discussion of documents and issues reasonably related to the subject matter of the consultation.(4) Interviews with relevant employees and management of the employer.(5) A closing conference followed by a subsequent written report.(b) During the discussion with the employer, the consultant shall:(1) review and discuss the employer's overall accident prevention program with the employer and other relevant documentation;(2) explain to the employer which IOSHA standards or rules and regulations apply to his or her particular workplace;(3) explain the technical language and application of the standards when necessary;(4) advise if and how the employer is not in compliance with IOSHA standards or rules and regulations and describe in detail any safety issues observed during the consultant's inspection, document review, and employee interviews; and(5) make recommendations to the employer regarding how any safety issues may be abated, who should be trained, what kinds of training may be necessary, and what documentation if any needs to be amended or created to bring the employer into compliance to abate any safety issues and ensure the safe operation of the business. Department of Labor; 610 IAC 8-3-13; filed Nov 6, 2006, 8:47 a.m.: 20061206-IR-610060159FRA; readopted filed Nov 30, 2012, 11:14 a.m.: 20121226-IR-610120578RFAReadopted filed 11/21/2018, 12:10 p.m.: 20181219-IR-610180417RFA