Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Mini Kapoor was quoted in a Bloomberg Law article discussing a new OSHA inspection directive that retains vague interpretations of the law for businesses handling large amounts of hazardous chemicals.
Kapoor saw an advantage to the question and answer format. An inspector or safety professional wouldn’t have to crosscheck between the individual letters and sections of the standard when looking for guidance, she said.
Kapoor said that while the directive lacks the inspection checklist of the old guidance, the basic steps of conducting an inspection haven’t changed. An inspector is still expected to review company records, conduct a site review, and interview people, she said.
To read the full article in Bloomberg Law, click here.
