Overview
Overview
O’Hagan Meyer helps employers navigate OSHA regulations, respond to inspections, and defend against citations while promoting safer workplace practices through practical, litigation-informed counsel and strategic risk management. We represent employers across industries in OSHA matters, from proactive compliance efforts to high-stakes enforcement actions, with a focus on minimizing disruption and protecting long-term business interests.
Workplace safety is governed by an evolving framework of federal and state regulations that can present operational and legal challenges. OSHA investigations and enforcement actions can disrupt business operations, expose companies to significant penalties, and create ongoing risk. With a clear understanding of how workplace safety decisions are scrutinized in enforcement proceedings and litigation, we work with employers to develop practical, defensible strategies that address regulatory obligations while supporting day-to-day operations and business continuity.
Our attorneys regularly advise employers in real time as safety issues arise, helping them respond quickly and effectively to prevent escalation. We guide clients through proactive compliance efforts, including workplace audits and safety reviews designed to identify hazards and compliance gaps before they lead to injury or enforcement action. We work closely with clients to implement corrective measures, refine safety protocols, and align internal practices with OSHA requirements.
Our Services Include
- OSHA compliance and regulatory guidance
- Workplace safety audits and risk assessments
- Development and review of safety policies and procedures
- Employee training and internal compliance programs
- Accident and incident response, including catastrophic events
- Ongoing advisory support for workplace safety and regulatory compliance
When OSHA initiates an inspection, particularly following a fatality or serious accident, employers must respond strategically and without delay. We guide clients through every stage of the inspection process, managing communications with regulators and helping ensure that the employer’s position is clearly and effectively presented. Our team works to protect client interests while maintaining a cooperative and controlled approach to the investigation.
We defend employers against OSHA citations, including serious and willful violations, in administrative proceedings and appeals. Our approach emphasizes thorough factual development, strategic positioning, and effective advocacy aimed at challenging citations, classifications, and penalties where appropriate. We also represent clients before occupational safety review boards and in related enforcement proceedings.
OSHA matters often involve significant financial exposure as well as reputational and operational considerations. We work to resolve disputes efficiently while maintaining focus on each client’s broader risk profile. Whether seeking reduction or dismissal of citations or negotiating favorable resolutions, our strategies are designed to minimize disruption and strengthen long-term compliance outcomes.
We also use insights gained through inspections, investigations, and enforcement actions to help employers enhance their safety programs and reduce future exposure. Working closely with business leaders, risk managers, and HR professionals, we develop tailored strategies that reflect each client’s industry, workforce, and operational needs.
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Please note that no attorney-client relationship is formed unless and until we agree upon and execute a written retention agreement. Until that time, we are unable to act on your behalf or protect your legal interests.
