Construction projects, industrial facilities and shared logistics sites put multiple employers in the same space. OSHA's multi-employer citation policy describes creating, exposing, correcting and controlling employers — and each can carry responsibility for the same hazard.
What good documentation shows
- When and how the hazard was identified
- Which employer created and which controls the hazard
- Who was notified, and when
- The interim protection provided
- When the hazard was corrected and how it was verified
Practices that help
- Assign corrective actions to the responsible subcontractor with a named contact.
- Keep photos and timestamps with each finding.
- Review open subcontractor items in coordination meetings.
- Verify correction in the field before closure.
This article is general information, not legal advice. Consult qualified counsel about your specific obligations.
