1st Priority - Imminent Danger
Imminent danger is a condition where there is reasonable certainty a danger exists that can be expected to cause death or serious physical harm immediately (or before the danger can be removed through normal enforcement).
Imminent danger caught on camera.
An example could be workers working in an unstable trench that has no shoring or sloping. In such cases, OSHA may contact the employer and try to have workers removed from the danger right away. In any case, an OSHA inspector will conduct an inspection no later than one day after the report was received.
2nd Priority - Fatalities or Hospitalizations
As we learned earlier, employers must report to OSHA any worker fatality or the hospitalization of three or more employees. OSHA inspectors start these investigations as soon as possible after getting the report. They gather evidence and interview the employer, workers, and others to determine the causes of the event and whether violations occurred.
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5-2. What type of OSHA inspection is conducted when immediate death or serious harm is likely?
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