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11 Aug 2008 07:05 AM  
I would have to go back and get an exact tally, but I believe the process was under 5,000.00 including MIA fees and site inspection.

Now, having said that, your costs for OSHA remediation could vary significantly. We were very lucky that we had no significant fixes, most of our "items" were compliance issues and updating paperwork. Where we are/were encountering a bit more expenses was related to having a large contingent of production employees visiting the doctor, receiving pulmonary examinations, chest xrays, etc as related to fit testing for respiratory gear.

In order to have the gear fit by a certified specialist, they need to have a doctor's letter first. If they check a box about breathing problems - which may or may not be work-related - then they have to go through the whole medical screening process. Unless you want to pay big bucks to send them to a private medical service and do it all at one visit, you may need to send them through insurance/managed care. This of course can drag on for months between visits.

Additionally, there are the soft costs of having employees go back and forth during work hours to the doctor's offices. Note: Make sure to have an interpreter assist in the completion of the questionnaire, if non-native english speakers are completing it. One "wrong" answer could necessitate the need for this process versus just getting a letter from the doctor. Of course, if they have medical issues, they should be checked out.

Please ask any questions you may have about the accreditation....

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11 Aug 2008 09:04 AM  
Blair,
Good point regarding the interpretor. If I could add to that, the interpretor should not be a company employee, but you should at least hire someone with a modicum of employment practices.
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11 Aug 2008 09:10 AM  
We've got fully bilingual employees on staff. My only point was to convey that the employees actually understood the questions without feeling like they are being coerced to answer in a certain fashion.
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11 Aug 2008 10:43 AM  
Thanks Blair.  If I could ask, about how many employees did you have to send through this process?  We have about 7 guys that would need to be fitted with respirators and have the testing done.
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11 Aug 2008 12:34 PM  
I think it was 10.

Fortunately, the fit testing (or lack of) wasn't a serious violation, which didn't hold up the final OSHA report. In turn, it did not hold up the MIA in issuing accreditation, as you have 45 days to become compliant following a voluntary OSHA "consultation."
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