Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0800 - Labor and Workforce Development
Subtitle 0800-01 - Occupational Safety and Health
Chapter 0800-01-05 - Safety and Health Provisions for the Public Sector
Section 0800-01-05-.09 - ADVANCE NOTICE OF MONITORING INSPECTIONS
Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 0800-01-05-.09
Current through September 24, 2024
(1) In accordance with T.C.A. § 50-3-306, advance notice of inspections may not be given except as authorized by the Commissioner when the giving of such notice is essential to the effectiveness of such inspection, and in keeping with the rules issued by him.
(a) Advance notice may be given in the
following situations:
1. In cases of apparent
imminent danger to enable the employer to abate the danger as quickly as
possible;
2. In circumstances where
the inspection can most effectively be conducted after regular business hours
or where special preparations are necessary for an inspection;
3. Where necessary to assure the presence of
representatives of the employer and employees or the appropriate personnel
needed to aid in the inspection; and
4. In other circumstances where the
Commissioner determines that the giving of advance notice would enhance the
probability of an effective and thorough inspection.
(b) When advance notice as authorized by the
Commissioner is given, it shall be the employer's responsibility to promptly
notify the authorized representative(s) of employees, if any and if known to
the employer, of the inspection. The employer may, however, request that the
PSSHO inform the authorized representative(s) of employees of the inspection.
Advance notice shall not be given more than twenty-four (24) hours before the
inspection is scheduled to be conducted, except in apparent imminent danger
situations and in other unusual circumstances.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-3-1411, 50-3-102, 50-3-201, and 50-3-306.
Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. Tennessee may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
