OSHAs Onsite Visit

Prospective applicants usually have many questions regarding the onsite visit by the OSHA team. The following details may help to remove the fear of this process. 

The local OSHA VPP coordinator will make contact with the facility to arrange for a mutually convenient time for the visit. The onsite team should include at least three OSHA representatives. Their job is to verify that the site s safety and health program, as detailed in the VPP q plication, is fully operational and addresses all potential hazards at the site. It must be noted that none of the team members will be enforcement personnel from the local OSHA office. 

The OSHA team will stay for at least two days. If the site is large, the team can spend additional time as needed. The team will have an initial introductory meeting with management and workers who have been selected to serve as VPP representatives. The OSHA team leader will describe the process and what the team expects to accomplish. A room where the VPP team can meet and evaluate forms should be made available. 

The review team will conduct an initial walk-through of the site. Enq)loyees may be contacted during the tour and key questions may be asked. During the course of the team s visit, several walk-throughs by different team members may take place. If a team member recommends that an item be corrected during a facility walk-through, if possible, management should correct it as soon as feasible. If a part or item must be ordered to correct the issue at hand, notify the OSHA team member that it has been corrected or the part has been ordered. 

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