OSHA published a final rule clarifying the rights of employees to authorize a representative to accompany a compliance offer during an inspection of their workplace.

According to the final rule, a non-employee representative may be “reasonably necessary based upon skills, knowledge or experience,” which may include knowledge or experience with hazards or conditions in the workplace or similar workplaces, or language or communication skills to ensure an effective and thorough inspection.

“These revisions better align OSHA’s regulation with the OSH Act and enable the agency to conduct more effective inspections, “OSHA says, adding that its “regulations require no specific qualifications for employer representatives or for employee representatives who are employed by the employer.”

The Tarheel Chapter would like to extend the invitation to our members to volunteer for the Secretary position.  This leadership opportunity is a great way to network with safety professionals in your area and help grow your local ASSP chapter.  This elected opportunity is a three-year pathway through the presidency. Attached is the Secretary position description and below are the key responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and retain all chapter files, including minutes and correspondence, according to the chapter document retention guidelines
• Ensure that members receive timely and effective notices of all chapter meetings and functions
• Attend chapter general membership and Executive Committee meetings
• Record and distribute minutes of all chapter and Executive Committee meetings to chapter members and officers
• Ensure consistent and appropriate messaging across chapter communication channels (website, social media accounts, newsletter and other publications) in partnership with chapter communications chair and/or other chapter volunteers as applicable
• Assist chapter president in completing reports
• Assume duties of chapter treasurer when necessary

If you have interest in volunteering for this position, please contact the Tarheel Chapter President.