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During an OSHA inspection walkaround, who besides an employer representative may go along with the inspector?

A representative authorized by the employees.

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  1. Nobody, the inspector must walk alone
  2. A representative authorized by the employees ✔
  3. Only the company's lawyer

Why: 29 CFR 1903.8 gives both the employer and the employees' authorized representative a chance to accompany the inspector. If there is none, the officer talks with a reasonable number of workers.

Huh, didn't know that: Since 2024, the employees' representative can be a third party when the inspector finds good cause.

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Answer: A representative authorized by the employees. 29 CFR 1903.8 gives both the employer and the employees' authorized representative a chance to accompany the inspector. If there is none, the officer talks with a reasonable number of workers.

  1. 29 CFR 1903.8 Representatives of employers and employees (eCFR) www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/section-1903.8
    a representative authorized by his employees shall be given an opportunity to accompany the Compliance Safety and Health Officer
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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