OSHA Safety & Health
Despite the best efforts and precautions employers take to avoid them, workplace accidents can occur at any time. Even employers who cultivate the safest possible place of employment and exceed local and federal safety regulations must still, on occasion, deal with the tragic reality of workplace accidents. Kienle Law offers a particular expertise in responding to and contesting OSHA citations, as well as helping employers navigate and comply with the complex standards, regulations, policies, and interpretations promulgated under the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and state OSHA (such as Cal/OSHA).
Since contesting OSHA citations lays the burden on the employer to present evidence refuting the agency’s evidence of a violation, ensuring proactive implementation and documentation of safety programs and procedures is an imperative part of mitigating risk and exposure. Our staff regularly assess the policies and procedures of our clients, suggesting areas for improvement and identifying vulnerabilities before accidents occur.
When an accident has occurred, the Kienle Law’s OSHA Safety & Health Practice offers responsive "first line of defense" services available 24 hours a day in numerous regions of the country, whether the need is for a simple telephone conference to discuss strategy or responding to a catastrophic workplace accident. In these cases we help employers take control of OSHA inspections, ensuring that inspectors are provided with clear and strong evidence of our clients’ safety programs and their commitment to enforcement.
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➤ LOCATION
Kienle Law, PC
30448 Rancho Viejo Rd, Ste 200
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
☎ CONTACT
Jenifer@kienlelaw.com
(949) 234-7444
(949) 620-6603 direct
Services Available
advice and counsel on federal and state OSHA regulations
California’s Title 8 Standards and Federal OSHA 29 Code of Federal Regulations are always in flux, with new rules and regulations promulgated without widespread notice to employers. Kienle Law keeps abreast of all new developments and offers clients an OSHA EBlast with alerts on regulations that affect your business.
Preparing or reviewing written safety policies and procedures
Employers’ greatest shield against an OSHA violation lies within the written Injury Illness Prevention Program. Kienle Law has developed comprehensive and employer specific safety programs for start up companies, or contributed to client’s existing IIPP and safety plans to ensure compliance .
advice and representation during OSHA inspections and document demands
It is crucial that employers understand their rights and obligations associated with OSHA on site visits, and requests for information or documents associated with an investigation. Kienle Law specializes in counseling employers and employees to ensure collaboration on response strategies that protect critical defenses to potential citations.
Representing employers in OSHA litigation and appeals of citations
Kienle Law has successfully defended employers in every industry from OSHA enforcement actions. We recognize the appeal process has crucial evidentiary options for asserting affirmative defenses. The legal process requires knowledge of the procedural rules and professional relationships with the various Division Managers and DOSH attorneys.
Providing training by attorneys certified in OSHA Advanced Safety and Health
Kienle Law is prepared to support employers in all aspects of training, including the following topics: