No citation may be issued after how many months following an alleged violation?

A citation for an alleged OSHA violation cannot be issued after six months from the date of the violation. This six-month timeframe is established in the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which sets limits on how long OSHA has to issue citations. The purpose of this rule is to ensure that inspections and enforcement actions are timely, allowing employers and employees to address safety and health issues effectively. It balances the need for OSHA to take action against violations while also providing a reasonable timeframe for employers to prepare for inspections and respond to potential citations.