Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:OSHA-2023-0008

Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process

Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration — observed across 2 documents over 47 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

OSHA created new rules that explain exactly how workers should choose their representative during workplace safety inspections. Small business owners need to understand these new designation procedures and be ready to work with whoever their workers select as their representative.

First seen

Aug 30, 2023

Last seen

Oct 16, 2023

Latest stage

Proposed Rule

PRORULE → RULE

Stage timeline

  1. Proposed·Aug 30, 2023

    Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process

    #2023-18695

  2. Proposed·Oct 16, 2023

    Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process

    #2023-22705