WEBINAR

Beyond Compliance: Mastering OSHA’s General Duty Clause

Protect your workforce by recognizing hazards, preventing harm and avoiding costly violations

November 04, 2025

7:00 PM UTC

1 hour

Sponsored by

Already registered? Click here to log in.

Summary

Creating a safe workplace isn’t a matter of chance—it’s the result of informed leadership, consistent oversight, and a commitment to doing what’s right, even when specific rules aren’t spelled out. The OSHA General Duty Clause exists to close the gap between known risks and written regulations—and as an employer, you are responsible for recognizing and addressing those risks before they harm your team.

The General Duty Clause is clear: employers must provide a workplace “free from recognized hazards” that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm. It’s a powerful tool OSHA uses when no specific standard applies—but that doesn’t make it vague. It makes it essential.

In recent inspections, OSHA has cited 793 General Duty Clause violations across 761 workplaces—a sign that too many hazards are going unaddressed. And enforcement isn’t arbitrary: OSHA must demonstrate that the hazard was recognized, that it posed a serious risk, and that feasible solutions existed but weren’t implemented.

Being proactive about workplace safety means more than following the letter of the law. It means understanding your broader responsibilities—recognizing risks, addressing them promptly, and building a culture where safety is non-negotiable.

Join us for a deep dive into the General Duty Clause and how you can stay compliant, protect your workforce, and avoid costly citations. We’ll cover:

What the General Duty Clause is—and what it’s not
How OSHA determines when and how to apply it
Real-world examples of violations and how they could have been avoided
Strategies for identifying and controlling recognized hazards in your workplace
Building a proactive hazard prevention program that stands up to scrutiny

We’ll wrap up with a 15-minute Q&A session to address your specific questions and compliance concerns.

Register today to gain the knowledge and tools you need to protect your team, your business, and your reputation—because safety isn’t optional, and neither is leadership.

Speakers

Tricia Hodkiewicz

Editor - EHS

J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.

Tricia Hodkiewicz has been an environmental, health, and safety (EHS) editor at J. J. Keller & Associates Inc. for over 25 years. She creates content for manuals, handbooks, videos, signs, training materials, online solutions, and webcasts. Tricia edits publications for the general and construction industries and specializes in OSHA and EPA subjects like bloodborne pathogens, hazard communication, HAZWOPER, signs and labels, written safety plans, oil spill prevention, and EPCRA. Her articles have appeared in popular safety magazines, and Tricia has fielded thousands of compliance questions from EHS professionals.

Ray Chishti

Sr. Editor - EHS

J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.

Ray Chishti is a dedicated EHS Editor at J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. Prior to joining our team in 2017, Ray held prominent roles in EH&S, executing audits, steering management strategies, and spearheading executive leadership endeavors, all while overseeing multimillion-dollar projects. Ray’s extensive expertise spans over 19 years and three diverse sectors, including fossil fuel power plants, utilities, retail establishments, warehousing, and college campus construction. Holding a Juris Doctor with a concentration in Occupational Safety and Health, Ray is also an authorized OSHA trainer for both general industry and construction. He also holds first aid, AED, and CPR certifications, signifying a steadfast commitment to a comprehensive safety landscape.