In this episode of Dirty Steel-Toe Boots, Phillip Russell (shareholder, Tampa) is joined by Lauren Lenhart (associate, Tampa) to discuss how to prepare for an OSHA informal settlement conference. Lauren and Phillip cover the aftermath of an OSHA citation, including the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission’s (OSHRC) analysis of the citation, a preliminary assessment of the classification of each citation, negotiation of a monetary penalty for each citation, documentation of abatement, and investigation of citations. Phillip and Lauren also explain the importance of discussing corrective measures with OSHA and demonstrating the employer’s commitment to safety. Stay tuned for the next episode that will cover how to conduct the settlement conference.