Physical Security and Safety

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OSHA

THOMAS D. SCHNEID

For security professionals with safety and health responsibilities, a

knock on the door by an Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA)

compliance officer can be a bewildering and dreaded experience.

Who is OSHA? Why are they here? What is going to happen?

However, this experience can be positive if the security professional

has adopted a proactive approach and has created and maintained a

safe and healthful work environment for his or her employees prior

to the inspection and properly prepares for the “knock on the door.”

Security professionals with safety and health responsibilities should

become knowledgeable concerning the safety and health standards

(www.osha.gov) and requirements and make their safety and health

responsib ...