OSHA issued last Friday its final rule on the worker walkaround representative designation process. The rule allows third parties, including union officials and those with a potential agenda against an employer, to accompany OSHA inspectors on facility inspections, even in non-unionized workplaces. The rule is slated to take effect on May 31.
The controversial rule largely tracks last August’s proposed rulemaking and creates a number of implementation issues, including:
The final rule is expected to be challenged by employer groups in the courts, and ILMA is active with several coalitions working against the rule. The rule will be discussed during the SHERA Committee session at ILMA Engage, on Thursday, April 11 at 2:00p.m.
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