Upon Arrival
1. Greet the compliance officer and kindly introduce yourself as a foreman.
2. Request an “opening conference” in a vehicle
Before opening conference:
1. Call the Vice President of Environmental Health and Safety, Andy Cleeter: 317-677-2161
2. Instruct employees to work safely (as usual) and answer questions if they feel comfortable
During opening conference:
1. Politely request to see identification
2. Ask the reason for inspection and what they want to see
3. Let them know you will cooperate as much as possible
During inspection:
1. Accompany them the entire time (except interviews)
2. Treat them with respect and be polite
3. Do not answer any questions you do not feel comfortable answering and do not admit to guilt for anything
4. Take notes and pictures of violations
5. Fix hazards on the spot (when possible)
After inspection:
1. Ask for a written summary of all issued citations
2. If asked how long it will take to fix a hazard, allow for more time than what you anticipate
3. After they leave, meet with all employees to debrief
4. Call the Vice President of Environmental Health and Safety, Andy Cleeter: 317-677-2161