Section 59 Sampling

• Library: Employer-Employee Law 2008

During an inspection, OSHA has the right to take environmental samples and to “employ other reasonable investigative techniques,” including “the use of devices to measure employee exposures and the attachment of personal sampling equipment such as dosimeters, pumps, badges and other similar devices to employees in order to monitor their exposures.” 29 C.F.R. § 1903.7(b). Just as with taking notes and photographs, employers should...