If an employer disagrees with the results of an OSHA inspection, what can they do?

• A. Submit a written objection to OSHA
• B. File a complaint with OSHA's public affairs office
• C. Request a new inspection immediately
• D. Ignore the results entirely

Answer: (A)

When an employer disagrees with OSHA’s inspection results, the right move is to submit a written objection to OSHA. This starts the formal review of the findings and ensures the employer’s concerns are officially on record, opening a path toward resolving disputes over citations or penalties. After a written objection, OSHA may offer an informal conference to discuss the findings, and if still unresolved, the employer can contest the citations with the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission within the required timeframe.

Filing a complaint with OSHA’s public affairs office wouldn’t change the inspection results, requesting a new inspection right away wouldn’t address the existing findings, and ignoring the results could lead to further enforcement and penalties.