Some Work Done by OSHA Maintenance and Calibration Laboratory Appears Unnecessary
HRD-81-40
Published: Dec 24, 1980. Publicly Released: Dec 24, 1980.
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Highlights
As part of a review of inspections and consultations by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and State industrial hygienists, GAO reviewed the OSHA Maintenance and Calibration Laboratory. GAO reported on the equipment and maintenance operations at the Laboratory.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected Sort descending | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration | The Administrator of OSHA should determine calibration intervals on scientific bases for equipment that requires Laboratory calibration. |
Closed
Please call 202/512-6100 for additional information.
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| Occupational Safety and Health Administration | The Administrator of OSHA should allow industrial hygientists to perform minor tasks such as replacing battery packs. |
Closed
Please call 202/512-6100 for additional information.
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| Occupational Safety and Health Administration | The Administrator of OSHA should determine whether equipment calibrated by the industrial hygienists also needs to be calibrated by the Laboratory. |
Closed
Please call 202/512-6100 for additional information.
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Equipment maintenanceInspectionLaboratoriesMaintenance standardsOccupational health standardsOccupational safetyStandards evaluationTest equipmentCalibrationMine safety