Know Your OSHA Inspection Rights
What every employer should know before an OSHA inspector arrives — opening conference, walkaround, employee interviews, document requests, warrants, and contest rights.
Citation:29 CFR 1903
Who needs this
Texas employers and site managers subject to federal OSHA jurisdiction.
Texas — Federal OSHAFederal OSHA — Region VI
How Texas enforces OSHA inspection rights
Texas does not operate an approved state OSHA plan. Federal OSHA — Region VI enforces standards under the default citation 29 CFR 1903.
State-specific inspection procedures and employer rights differences
No Texas-specific overrides beyond the federal baseline were found in our research.
Appeal and contest procedures in Texas
The standard Federal OSHA — Region VI process applies. Refer to that agency for current procedures.
What to do if Federal OSHA — Region VI arrives at your site
- Verify the compliance safety and health officer presents valid federal credentials.
- Contact your attorney or safety representative before the inspection begins.
- Designate a walkaround representative to accompany the officer.
- Log every document requested and every statement made during the visit.
- Calendar the 15-working-day contest deadline immediately after receiving any citation.