OSHA pushes back on report that claims hundreds of unauthorized inspections were conducted

A Department of Labor investigation found that OSHA may have conducted up to 481 inspections that violated Congressional funding provisions, though OSHA disputes the findings. The disagreement centers on whether OSHA properly followed rules set by Congress when allocating inspection resources.

Washington — A Department of Labor Office of Inspector General investigation has found that OSHA may have conducted up to 481 inspections that didn’t comply with provisions in multiple bills Congress passed to fund the agency. OSHA counters that OIG’s “lack of familiarity” with OSHA’s information…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.