Goldberg Segalla partner and vice chair of the firm’s Construction Litigation and Counsel practice group, Thomas More Buckley, was quoted in an article published by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

The article, “Prepare for When OSHA Interviews Employees,” examines how employers can mitigate the stress associated with OSHA inspections and highlights best practices for responding to OSHA worksite visits and employee interviews.

Because the agency rarely provides more than 24 hours’ notice ahead of an inspection, Tom emphasizes that employers should be proactive, noting that OSHA inspections typically involve interviews with both workers and leadership.

“There should be a plan for how the response should be handled, and who’s going to be responsible for that,” he says, adding that the plan should include key points of contact, protocols for responding to interview and inspection requests, and guidance on how data and documents are accessed. Tom also says it can be helpful to designate a representative to accompany OSHA during the visit while taking notes and photos to maintain a thorough record from the employer’s perspective.

The article underscores the importance of understanding employer rights, noting that OSHA is authorized to inspect workplaces and speak with employees “during regular working hours and at other reasonable times, and within reasonable limits and in a reasonable manner.”

With that said, Tom suggests that cooperation is typically the most effective approach.

“If you don’t consent to inspection, they’re going to get a warrant, so you may be on a better foot starting out a bit more cooperative,” he says.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE: “Prepare for When OSHA Interviews Employees,” SHRM, June 2, 2026

MORE ABOUT GOLDBERG SEGALLA’S Thomas More Buckley:

Tom represents businesses in complex commercial litigation matters, including construction defect, construction injury and death, and the defense of professional liability and licensing board actions faced by architects, engineers, real estate brokers, dental practitioners, pharmacists, and other professionals. His practice also entails defending clients against catastrophic personal injury and death claims, unfair trade practice claims, and a wide variety of business and contractual disputes, including employment discrimination, wrongful termination, and disputes related to business dissolution. With an intimate understanding of business operations across numerous industries backed by decades of complex litigation experience, Tom also acts as a trusted legal counselor to a wide variety of businesses and professional practitioners, advising on matters such as LLC and corporate formation, contract preparation and negotiation, and the creation of safety programs and employee handbooks.