Importance of safety and health at work

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the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Effective job safety and health programs not only help reduce worker injuries and illnesses, they save employers money in the long run.

employee's rights

When working with OSHA, you may do the following:

• Accompany compliance officers on inspections • Request an informal conference after an inspection • File a notice of contest to citations or proposed penalties

. Request identification from OSHA compliance officers • Request an inspection warrant • Receive a reason for inspection from compliance officers

Are all employees covered by the OSH Act?

The OSH Act covers all employees except public employees in state and local governments and those who are self-employed. Public employees in state and local governments are covered by their state’s OSHA-approved plan, if applicable

employer responsibilities

• Report accidents that result in fatalities to OSHA within eight hours • Report accidents that result in the hospitalization of three or more employees to OSHA within eight hours

• Provide well-maintained tools and equipment, including appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) • Provide medical assistance and guidance for employees sustaining workplace injuries/illnesses

OSHA contribute to job safety and health?

to assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the Nation safe and healthful working conditions to preserve our human resources.”

Importance of safety and health at work

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