Health Compliance
This section consists of Health Compliance Officers who have been trained as industrial hygienists to evaluate workplaces for chemical, physical and biological hazards. They are involved with monitoring and analyzing occupational health conditions in the workplace to detect the extent of exposure and the engineering and other methods (work practices and personal protective equipment) needed to control these hazards.
The health compliance officers are positioned throughout the state in six area offices. They survey private and public sector workplaces to determine compliance with the health standards in 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry), 29 CFR 1926 (Construction) and 29 CFR 1928 (Agriculture) as adopted by Tennessee OSHA. Tennessee OSHA enforces the Z-1-A permissible exposure limits and the Tennessee Right to Know Law.
Scheduling of inspections is done in the following order of priority:
- Imminent Danger
- Fatality/Catastrophe
- Complaint or Referral
- Programmed Inspections
- Follow-up Inspections
Employers are required to report all workplace fatalities or catastrophes (three or more employees hospitalized from one incident) within 8 hours of occurrence. The toll free number is 1-800-249-8510.
In addition, the health compliance section is very active in assisting the Training and Education section in developing and providing training on a variety of occupational health issues. These seminars are held throughout the state. A list of the current seminars which have been scheduled can be obtained by contacting the Training and Education section of Tennessee OSHA.
Send comments to Division of Occupational Safety and Health
TOSHA
220 French Landing Drive
Nashville, Tennessee 37243
Ph: (615) 741-2793
Fax: (615) 253-1623
Toll Free: 1-800-249-8510
