OSHA INSPECTIONS RELATED TO IMMINENT DANGERS

OSHA Inspections Related to Imminent Dangers

OSHA Inspections Related to Imminent Dangers

Introduction

An imminent hazard is a workplace hazard that places you at direct grave risk of death or grave personal harm.

Discussion

It may be a safety hazards for example an unstable trench or exposed electrical cable that could origin a grave or fatal accident directly under present conditions. It furthermore may be a wellbeing hazard for example toxic substances or unsafe fumes, dusts, or gases that could origin death or irreversible physical harm, reduce life, or decrease personal or mental performance.

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