What action does OSHA take during a routine inspection?

During a routine inspection, OSHA focuses on assessing overall workplace safety protocols to ensure compliance with established safety regulations. This comprehensive evaluation involves examining various aspects of the workplace, including the condition of equipment, the presence of necessary safety measures, and adherence to occupational health standards.

By assessing these protocols, OSHA aims to identify potential hazards and promote a safer work environment for employees. This proactive approach allows for corrections to be made before any serious incidents occur, emphasizing the importance of ongoing safety management rather than responding only after issues arise.

The options that involve confiscating documents, offering suggestions without penalties, or limiting inspections to only after incidents do not reflect OSHA's primary objective, which is to maintain and enhance workplace safety consistently through regular oversight and enforcement of regulations.