Southeast Michigan Contractors Issue 1 2023 19 PROF I LE E. The Closing Conference The inspection concludes with the closing conference. During the closing conference, the OSHA inspector must provide you with his or her preliminary findings. Preliminary findings, however, do not indicate you will be cited. Therefore, the closing conference is not a time to argue. Rather, it is an opportunity to promote the company’s safety and health programs and commitment to safety and health. During the closing conference, you may be asked to establish timelines for correcting alleged violations. Be cautious in setting dates and allow ample time. During the closing conference, you get the opportunity to ask questions. In addition to asking any questions that you have, you should point out any inaccuracies or issues relative to any allegations made by the OSHA inspector, but do not argue with the OSHA inspector. After the Inspection After the inspection, you should debrief employees who were interviewed by the OSHA officer to determine the nature and the scope of the questions that they were asked. Under no circumstances, however, should you take any action that could be deemed as retaliation against an employee for providing information to OSHA. After the inspection, you should also contact your attorney and advise them of the inspection so they can perhaps work with OSHA to resolve any questions about the worksite and help reduce the chances of a citation being issued. If a citation is issued, your attorney can help you contest the citation. If you have any OSHA related questions or need assistance with any OSHA related matters, please feel free to contact the author of this article, Michael C. Decker, construction attorney with the law firm of Butzel Long, at (248) 379-6602 or decker@butzel.com, or contact ABC Southeastern Michigan Director of Safety, Drew Maltese, at (248) 298-3600 or dmaltese@abcsemi.org. Pamar Enterprises Celebrates 40 Years with ABC In addition to their own 50th anniversary, the family-owned and operated business was recognized for 40 years of membership with ABC Southeastern Michigan. In 1972, Pasquale (Pat) and Mary Ann Acciavatti launched Pamar—a construction site work company. Pamar is currently the longest-serving active member for the chapter and remains dedicated to their 40-year commitment to the merit shop. In the association’s early years, Pat’s unwavering support pushed the association through unfathomable protests, opening the training academy, and spreading the word of the merit shop to gain more members. “It’s been great having Pamar as a strong voice in our association,” said ABC president/CEO Keith Ledbetter. “They have helped shape us into who we are today, and I cannot wait to see where their company is in another 40 years.” The company employs more than 100 workers, serving customers through a variety of services. Pamar specializes in grading, sewer and storm, infrastructure, maintenance, and more. To learn more about their company, visit pamarenterprises.com and be sure to check out that ABC logo on their about page! Pamar Vice President Brian Olesky accepts their ABC 40th Anniversary award
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