A "willfull" violation is defined by OSHA as "one committed with an intentional disregard of, or plain indifference to, the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and regulations."   Depending on a variety of factors, inspections will conduct either a comprehensive or partial.inspection.  The consequences of such an inspection can be dramatic, especially if a willful violation is foundation and cited.

WHAT TRIGGERS AN OSHA INSPECTION:  

• A reported situation presenting imminent danger to the health or safety of employees.
• As the result of a fatality or other catastrophic event.
• As a response to employee complaints.
• As part of a regularly scheduled inspection.

In avoiding the willful misconduct that might give rise to your organization being cited, consider the following: