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Focused construction inspections at qualifying worksites

Summary OSHA described a then-new policy limiting focused construction inspections at worksites with both a safety plan and a person responsible for implementing it; other worksites could receive comprehensive inspections. The letter says a copy of the policy was enclosed, but the enclosure is not present on the posted page. OSHA labels the letter an archive document.
Document
Federal opinion letter
Agency
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Document number
1995-03-01-0
Date issued
March 1, 1995
Status
Archived by the agency
OSHA labels this an archive document and warns that it may no longer represent current policy.
Status last verified October 9, 2026
Topics
Workplace Safety OSHA 1926 Inspections
Source
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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

March 1, 1995

Mr. Stuart Nattrass
HM Chief Inspector of Construction
Health and Safety Executive
London South Area
[Recipient address omitted]
Dear Mr. Nattrass:

Thank you for your letter of December 9, 1994 requesting information about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policy on Focused Inspections in Construction. Enclosed is a copy for your information.

We believe this new policy will allow us to use our limited resources more effectively by focusing (i.e. limiting) our attention at qualifying worksites on the most hazardous situations, and using resource intensive comprehensive inspections at other worksites. Qualifying worksites must have both a safety plan and an individual responsible for implementing the plan to show the necessary commitment to safety.

If you need further information, please contact Mr. Roy Gurnham of my staff in the Office of Construction and Maritime Compliance Assistance at (202) 219-8136 ext. 150.

Sincerely,
James W. Stanley
Deputy Assistant Secretary

Enclosure

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