Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, Committee on Education and the Workforce, House of Representatives United States General Accounting Office Gao June 2004 Oshas Complaint Response Policies Osha Credits Its Complaint System Wi

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Title:	Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, Committee on Education and the Workforce, House of Representatives United States General Accounting Office Gao June 2004 Oshas Complaint Response Policies Osha Credits Its Complaint System Wi
Author:	General Accounting Office
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Language:	English
Subject:	Government publications, Accountability in government, United States. General Accounting Office
Collections:	Government Library Collection, Government Accountability Integrity Reliability Office Collection
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Publisher:	United States General Accounting Office (Gao)


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Government Accountability Integrity Reliability Office Collection

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Excerpt: In general, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) responds to complaints according to the seriousness of the alleged hazard, a practice that agency officials say conserves inspection resources. OSHA officials usually conduct on-site inspections for alleged hazards that could result in death or serious injury. For less serious hazards, OSHA officials generally investigate by phoning employers and faxing them a description of the alleged hazard. Employers are directed to provide the agency with proof of the complaint?s resolution. OSHA officials said the availability of both options allows them to manage resources more effectively when responding to complaints. However, many agency officials we interviewed said some complainants provide erroneous information about the alleged hazard, which can affect the agency?s determination of the hazard?s severity. For example, some complainants lack the expertise to know what is truly hazardous and, as a result, file complaints that overstate the nature of the hazard. Others, particularly disgruntled ex-employees, may have ulterior motives when filing complaints and misrepresent the nature of the hazard.