Final answer:
The claim that employers can limit OSHA inspections to areas identified by the inspector is false. Employers must allow access to all relevant workplace areas during an OSHA inspection, although they can request a search warrant if they do not consent to inspection.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement The employer does not have the right to limit an OSHA inspection to only those areas identified by the inspector is false. Employers must provide OSHA with access to workplace areas to inspect for compliance with safety and health standards, based on the scope of the complaint or the specific hazards targeted by the inspection. When an OSHA inspection is conducted, it is not confined to specific areas only but can cover any area where there might be safety or health concerns.
Employers have the right to request a search warrant if they do not consent to an inspection, but they cannot selectively restrict access only to areas pre-identified by inspectors. If OSHA inspectors are refused access or are provided with limited access, they may seek assistance from the U.S. Attorney's Office to obtain a warrant for inspection.