Rule lifecycle · RIN:1218-AD45

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 is changing the official rules and process for how companies must pick and appoint workers to serve as employee representatives during federal workplace safety inspections. Small-business owners need to understand the new selection process, identify which workers qualify, develop a plan for choosing a representative, and be ready to follow these updated steps when OSHA shows up to conduct an inspection.

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