Whistleblower Investigations Manual

By Henshaw, John L.

Book Id: WPLBN0000162908
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Reproduction Date: 2008

Title:	Whistleblower Investigations Manual
Author:	Henshaw, John L.
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Language:	English
Subject:	Government publications, Legislation., Government Printing Office (U.S.)
Collections:	Government Library Collection
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Publisher:	Government Printing Office


Citation APA MLA Chicago L. Hensha, B. J. (n.d.). Whistleblower Investigations Manual. Retrieved from https://www.gutenberg.us/

Excerpt
Abstract: Purpose: This manual sets forth policy, procedures and other information relative to the handling of discrimination complaints under the various “whistleblower” statutes delegated to OSHA. In its entirety, this manual is a ready reference for all staff in the performance of their daily duties. Scope: OSHA-wide. References: OSHA Instruction DIS .7, Referral of Section 11(c) Discrimination Complaints to State Plan States, February 27, 1986. OSHA Instruction CPL 2.103, Field Inspection Reference Manual (FIRM), September 26, 1994.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents I. Purpose....................................................................................................................................1 II. Scope.......................................................................................................................................1 III. Significant Changes..................................................................................................................1 IV. Cancellation.............................................................................................................................1 V. References ...............................................................................................................................1 VI. Action Information...................................................................................................................1 VII. Federal Program Change ..........................................................................................................2 Chapter 1, Introduction ................................................................................................................ 1-1 I. Introduction..................................................................................................................... 1-1 II. Functional Responsibilities.............................................................................................. 1-1 A. Responsibilities.......................................................................................................... 1-2 1. Regional Administrator (RA) .............................................................................. 1-2 2. Supervisor............................................................................................................ 1-2 3. Investigator .......................................................................................................... 1-3 4. Office of Investigative Assistance (OIA)............................................................. 1-4 5. Area Director (AD).............................................................................................. 1-5 6. Compliance Safety and Health Officer (CSHO).................................................. 1-5 7. National Solicitor of Labor (NSOL) .................................................................... 1-5 8. Regional Solicitor of Labor (RSOL).................................................................... 1-6 9. Regional Attorney................................................................................................ 1-6 B. Personal Conduct and Activities................................................................................ 1-6 1. Courtesy to the Public.......................................................................................... 1-6 2. Correspondence with the Public .......................................................................... 1-6 3. Acceptance of Gratuities...................................................................................... 1-6 4. Subpoenas and Testimony. .................................................................................. 1-7 5. Release of Investigation Information................................................................... 1-7 Chapter 2, Complaint Intake and Investigation Programming .................................................... 2-1 I. Scope............................................................................................................................... 2-1 II. Receipt of Complaint....................................................................................................... 2-1 III. Screening and Docketing................................................................................................. 2-2 IV. Timeliness of Filing.............................................................................