Investigatory powers of OR-OSHA Division 1 were broadened by new 2023 law (Senate Bill 592). The law authorizes a “comprehensive inspection of any place of employment as deemed necessary by the department, based upon the prior violation history of the place of employment regarding any state occupational safety or health law, regulation, standard, rule or order.”
As further guidance or experience develops concerning this investigation change, AOL will inform member employers.
Oregon OSHA is required to conduct a comprehensive inspection of an employer when:
a place of employment is deemed necessary by OR-OSHA, based upon prior violation history regarding any state occupational safety or health law, regulation, standard, or order
an inspection of an accident reveals a violation caused or contributed to a work-related fatality
three or more willful violations occurred at a place of employment within a one-year period
three or more repeat violations occurred at a place of employment within a one-year period
Click here for more information about OR-OSHA changes.
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