Lon:
What’s this?
Abigail:
It’s a memo about a safety inspection scheduled for next week.
Lon:
A safety inspection? How are we ever going to pass a safety inspection?
Abigail:
What do you mean? This isn’t an unsafe workplace. We’ve had a good record. None of our
employees have had on the job injuries
this year and we’ve never had a fatality.
I don’t understand why you’re so worried.
Lon:
From what I’ve heard, the inspectors don’t just look at injury rates. They look
for the smallest hazard that may be remotely dangerous If we get cited, we may be shut
down.
Abigail: With all
due respect, I don’t think that’s how it works. Yes, the inspector will look at
our work environment and our gear and machinery to
make sure there are no hazards or toxic
substances.
Lon:
That’s what I’m worried about.
Abigail:
But, if they find a variation, we’ll get a chance to fix the problem. They won’t
shut us down without giving us a chance to comply with their safety
rules.
Lon:
I sure hope you’re right.
Abigail:
Me, too. We’ll know after next week’s inspection.