Regulatory Compliance Audits can be taxing and worrisome for anyone. Having an OSHA Audit an open an organization up to receiving regulatory citations, monetary fines, negative company press, etc. The purpose of this webinar is to cover the key concepts of how to successfully navigate through an OSHA Audit. Being prepared ahead of time and knowing the right protocols can help turn a negative situation of being involved in a compliance audit into a positive one. Training your Managers and Supervisors on how to conduct themselves in an OSHA Audit will be covered. The key elements needed to developing a proactive Regulatory Compliance Written Program will be covered. After this webinar, you will have confidence in facing the next regulatory compliance audit that comes your way.
• Understanding the OSHA Audit Process
◦ Learn what triggers an OSHA audit, what inspectors look for, and how the process unfolds step-by-step.
• Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Citations
◦ Discover the most frequent regulatory violations and how to proactively prevent them.
• Preparing Your Organization for a Successful Audit
◦ Learn the key protocols and documentation you need in place before an inspector arrives.
• Training Managers and Supervisors for Audit Readiness
◦ Get strategies for coaching frontline leaders on appropriate behavior and communication during an audit.
• Developing a Proactive Written Compliance Program
◦ Understand the essential elements of an effective, audit-ready regulatory compliance plan.
• Turning Audits Into Opportunities for Improvement
◦ Discover how to use the audit process to strengthen safety culture and reduce future risks.
Highly experienced Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Human Resources (HR) Professional and Management Consultant with over 21 years of experience. I received my Green Belt in Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing in 2005, Masters in Business Administration (MBA) with a Human Resource Management Concentration in 2007 and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) in 2011. I have the current pleasure of serving as President of the Mississippi Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE). I served on the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program Participants Association (VPPPA) Region IV Board of Directors as a Director at Large from 2013-2015. Since 2002, I am an OSHA General Industry and Construction 10/30-Hour Authorized Outreach Trainer (both renewed in 2016).