September 16, 2026

OSHA Finalizes Inspection ‘Walkaround’ Rule, Rejecting Employers’ Attacks


March 29, 2024 at 05:29 PM
OSHA has released the final version of its controversial rule to allow worker representatives to take part in enforcement “walkaround” inspections even if they are not employed at the site under review, making only minimal changes from the 2023 proposal while laying out counterarguments to employers’ claims that the new policy is illegal or unconstitutional.

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