AZASSP Technical Meeting FY27-03

Topic: Beyond OSHA’s Top 10: What ADOSH & Consultation Data Are Telling Us

Description:  As the federal fiscal year comes to a close, new enforcement and consultation data provide safety professionals with an opportunity to see where workplace safety programs are succeeding—and where gaps continue to exist. This technical session will examine workplace safety trends through three distinct lenses: Federal OSHA’s Top 10 most frequently cited standards, ADOSH’s Top 10 cited standards, and the Top 10 hazards identified through ADOSH Consultation services. Rather than simply reviewing lists of violations, we will compare national enforcement trends with Arizona- specific citation data and proactive field observations. Where do the lists overlap? Where do they differ? And perhaps most importantly, what hazards are consultation professionals finding in workplaces before they result in an inspection, citation, or incident?  Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of current enforcement and hazard trends and practical ways to use this data to evaluate their own safety programs, identify potential blind spots, and prioritize prevention efforts for the coming year.

  Learning Objectives:

1. Compare Federal OSHA’s Top 10 cited standards with ADOSH citation data to identify similarities, differences, and Arizona-specific trends.
2. Evaluate the differences between enforcement citations and hazards identified through ADOSH Consultation to recognize potential gaps that traditional compliance metrics may overlook.
3. Apply current enforcement and consultation data to prioritize inspections, training, program improvements, and hazard-control efforts within their own organizations.

Presenters:

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Victoria Medina has been with ADOSH for the past four years, beginning her career with the agency as an Industrial Hygienist and now serving as a Compliance Safety and Health Supervisor. In her current role, she leads a team of Safety Compliance Officers and Industrial Hygienists dedicated to promoting safe and healthy workplaces throughout Arizona. Prior to joining ADOSH, Victoria worked as an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, where her responsibilities included enforcement of the FDA Food Code. Throughout her career, she has remained committed to helping employers identify workplace hazards, implement effective safety practices, and create safer environments for their employees. Victoria is currently pursuing her Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification as she continues to advance her career in occupational safety and health.  

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Taryn North currently serves as a Compliance Health & Safety Supervisor with the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH), where she leads a team of Compliance Officers and Industrial Hygienists. Drawing on diverse health and safety compliance experience across various industries including the film industry and serving as an industrial hygienist for the State of Arizona, Taryn brings a comprehensive, practical perspective to workplace standards. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology and is dedicated to advancing occupational health and safety across Arizona.      

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AZWISE is excited to support Toys for Tots at the November AZASSP monthly technical meeting and help bring joy to children in our community this holiday season! Please bring a new, unwrapped toy appropriate for infants through teens. Suggested donations include dolls, action figures, board games, puzzles, sports equipment, LEGO sets, arts and crafts, and books. Every donation makes a difference—thank you for helping make the holidays brighter for a child!