610 IAC 8-3-7 Alleged violations recorded; abatement dates binding

Sec. 7. (a) The consultant shall: (1) record all safety related issues observed during the consultation; (2) work with the business to create an abatement plan; and (3) set reasonable abatement deadlines for each safety related issue observed. (b) Abatement deadlines are binding on the employer, and a follow-up visit will be made to ensure the abatement of all serious safety related issues are observed. (c) If an employer fails to abate any alleged serious violations within a reasonable time, the matter may be referred to the department for appropriate IOSHA enforcement action.