Services
Citation Defense
The only way to fight a citation once it has been issued is to file an appeal. Remember, Cal-OSHA has to prove its case, and you may have affirmative defenses available to you. But beware: you have only fifteen working days from the receipt of a citation to file an appeal, and there may be tight abatement deadlines, so time is of the essence. Affirmative defenses that are not timely raised in the appeal are waived, so it pays to have an experienced professional on your side.
Legal Compliance
Safety laws can be clear as mud. Some words mean what they say while others can mean something completely different. Without a trained eye, it can be difficult to know what your obligations are. Sometimes, the only way to know how certain safety regulations apply to your workplace is to see how the Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board and the courts have applied them to other employers like you. If you’re not sure, ask a professional, and feel confident that your operation is fully compliant.
Regulatory Guidance
When is an injury reportable? Which employees can a site inspector speak to without you present? Is your Injury and Illness Prevention Plan up to code and is it “effectively implemented?” Is your safety training program adequate and well documented? Are you up to date on new safety laws and regulations? Let our team walk you through the process of an investigation, answer your most pressing questions, and review your worksite and policy documents to make sure you never put a foot wrong.
