This practical webinar provides a step-by-step guide to preparing your organization for an OSHA audit in 2025. With the agency increasing unannounced inspections, employers must ensure documentation, training, and workplace practices are fully compliant. This session equips HR professionals and safety teams with the tools to conduct internal audits, correct deficiencies, and confidently face federal inspections.

Key Areas Covered:

• What triggers an OSHA inspection in 2025
• Audit preparation checklist: documentation, training, and signage
• Employee rights and HR's role during an audit
• Corrective action planning and timelines
• Recordkeeping rules under 29 CFR Part 1904
• How to manage citations, penalties, and follow-ups

Why It’s Necessary:

The consequences of being unprepared for an OSHA audit include steep fines, operational disruption, and increased legal liability. Given OSHA’s 2025 enforcement priorities, many industries face elevated audit risk. Preparation is a risk-reduction strategy that HR and safety teams cannot overlook.

What You Must Offer as an Employer:

• Accurate and updated injury and illness logs (OSHA 300, 300A, 301)
• Proof of safety training and hazard communication
• Access to safety data sheets and emergency protocols
• Active participation of HR in audit processes
• Documentation of all corrective actions taken post-audit

Who Should Attend:

• HR and Safety Managers
• Facility and Operations Supervisors
• Compliance and Legal Teams
• Risk Management Professionals
• Small Business Owners in OSHA-regulated industries

2025 Update:

• In 2025, OSHA introduced new inspection triggers under its NEPs, particularly:
• Surprise audits in industries with heat and mental health risks
• Targeted inspections in remote-first workplaces
• Increased penalties for recordkeeping violations (up to $16,131 per violation) Employers must stay audit-ready year-round due to higher inspection volume and scope.