Indiana § 22-8-1.1-24.7 Contents of safety audit inadmissible

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§ 22-8-1.1-24.7 — Contents of safety audit inadmissible

Indiana § 22-8-1.1-24.7

Art. 8OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Ch. 1.1Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Act (IOSHA)

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Ind. Code § 22-8-1.1-24.7 (2026).

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(a)For purposes of this section, "safety audit" means a written consultation report related to health and safety standards that is:

(1)prepared for an employer by:

(A)a third party; or

(B)an employee whose principal responsibilities include an employer's compliance with occupational safety and health standards; and

(2)not otherwise required by state or federal law.

(b)For purposes of this section, "third party" does not include:

(1)an employer's employee, other than an employee whose principal responsibilities include an employer's compliance with occupational safety and health standards;

(2)a representative of an employer's employees; or

(3)any government agency.

(c)The contents of a safety audit are not admissible for purposes of this chapter if an employer has made a good f

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7. (a) For purposes of this section, "safety
audit" means a written consultation report related to health and safety
standards that is:
(1) prepared for an employer by:
(A) a third party; or
(B) an employee whose principal responsibilities include an
employer's compliance with occupational safety and health
standards; and
(2) not otherwise required by state or federal law.
(b) For purposes of this section, "third party" does not include:
(1) an employer's employee, other than an employee whose
principal responsibilities include an employer's compliance with
occupational safety and health standards;
(2) a representative of an employer's employees; or
(3) any government agency.
(c) The contents of a safety audit are not admissible for purposes of
this chapter if an employer has made a good faith and substantial effort
to correct every hazard noted in the safety audit that is subject to
enforcement under the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of
1970, 29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.
(d) This section does not apply to a criminal violation of this
chapter.