You have just been hired as the new EHS Manager at FunStuff Inc.FunStuff Incorporated manufactures large fiberglass manufacturednovelty items for carnivals, pools, restaurants, etc. Examples ofproducts produced include logs used in swimming pools and itemssuch as hamburgers, eggs, bacon which are used in children's playarea. Parts are assembled using a combination of Styrofoam,fiberglass and hazardous chemicals that includes a toxic mixture ofhydrogen peroxide and styrene.
On this particular day, while driving to the plant, you aredriving on the frontage road towards the company provided parkinglot, with the car windows rolled down, suddenly, you were overcomeby a sweet smelling odor in the middle of the roadway. Youimmediately suspect the odor was coming from the plant, your plantand the location of your new job. The odor made you feel verydrowsy and also nauseous. You were driving into what appears to bea volatile situation.( OK this is my feeble attempt at an EHSjoke.)
As you sat at your desk, musing what needed to be done about theodor from an EPA perspective, suddenly, your phone rings. It's theReceptionist calling informing you that an OSHA representative ishere for a site visit. Taken slightly aback, you as why JC, theowner wasn't notified. She explained that since the owner, JC wasoff site for the remainder of the day, that you were the nextperson on her list to call. While JC is supportive of EHS, she alsois distrustful of any governmental intrusion. It is up to you tocall her and provide your expert opinion about the currentsituation..
QUESTIONS
What should you do in this situation?
Should an inspection be permitted? Warrant? And if theinspection is permitted, how can you use manage the OSHA inspectionand subsequent \"OSHA findings\" to your advantage?
