¿WHAT IS OSHA?

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¿WHAT IS OSHA?

What are employees’ rights?

• Seek safe and healthful working conditions without your employer retaliation

• Object a citations’ set abatement period

• Request a closing discussion following an inspection

• Review the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA 300 Form), if applicable, at a reasonable time

• Observe monitoring and measuring of toxic substances or harmful physical agents and review related records (including medical records)

• Have an employee representative accompany the OSHA compliance officer on inspections

• Know what actions OSHA took as a result of the employee’s complaint and have an informal review of any decision not to inspect or issue a citation

• Have his or her name withheld from the employer when filing a complaint with OSHA

• Ask the OSHA area director to investigate hazardous conditions or violations of standards in the workplace

• Receive adequate, OSHA-required safety and health training on toxic substances and emergency action plan(s)

• Request information from the employer on emergency procedures

• Review employer-provided OSHA standards, regulations and requirements

What are your responsibilities as an employer?

the employer must provide its employees with jobs and a workplace free from hazards

What are employees’ responsibilities?

All employees are required to help prevent exposure to safety and health hazards in the workplace

Are all employees covered by the OSH Act?

The OSH Act covers all employees except public employees

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Why is OSHA important to your business?

OSHA plays a key role in making your facility a safe and healthy workplace.

What are your rights as an employer?

• Be assured of the confidentiality of trade secrets

• Submit a written request to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for information on potentially toxic substances in your workplace

• Apply for a variance from a standard’s requirements under certain circumstances

• File a notice of contest to citations or proposed penalties

• Request an informal conference after an inspection

• Accompany compliance officers on inspections

• Receive a reason for inspection from compliance officers

• Request an inspection warrant

• Request identification from OSHA compliance officers

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How does OSHA contribute to job safety and health?

It contributes by promulgating regulations that promote this ideal

Why is job safety and health important?

IT IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE IT HELPS REDUCE ILLNESS AND INJURIES TO WORKERS