What is OSHA
occupational health and safety administration
the OSH law was passed in 1970
Why is job safety and health important?
is important for the prevention of accidents and occupational diseases that occur in the workplace
Not only does it help reduce worker injuries and illnesses, it also saves employers money
How does OSHA contribute to job safety and health?
contributes
protecting workers
providing them with safe and healthy working conditions
verify that all employees comply with and carry out the occupational safety and health (OSH) law that the congress approved since that is their main objective
Why is OSHA important to your business?
It is important because it provides much-needed tools that help us make our workplace injury and illness free and a safe and healthy place
that's why those employees who do not comply with OSHA regulations face millions of fines
OSHA is very important to identify companies that are not complying with said regulation regarding safety and health
How can you get more information on safety and health?
by means of free publications on websites
Are all employees covered by the OSH Act?
this OSH law does cover all employees except
Those who are public employees in state and local governments and those who are self-employed are covered by the state OSHA plan
while agencies like
MSHA
Administración de Salud y Seguridad Minera
DOT
Department of Transportation
FMCSA
including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
employees of these large industries are subject to their respective regulations
What are your responsibilities as an employer?
You must provide your workers with the appropriate personal protective equipment
provide tools and equipment to your workers in good condition
provide you with the trainings that are required by OSHA
report accidents that occur to your employees in your workplace
keep records of work-related accidents, injuries, illnesses
provide employees with jobs in a workplace free from recognized hazards that can cause death or bodily harm
What are your rights as an employer?
request information from OSHA compliance officers
to verify that they are of said identity
request an inspection order
receive an inspection reason from compliance officers at inspections
that is, to know the reason why the place is going to be inspected
be assured of the confidentiality of trade secrets
What are employees’ responsibilities?
have an obligation to help prevent exposure to safety and health hazards in the workplace
meet OSHA requirements
What are employees’ rights?
employees are entitled to such actions
ask them to inspect workplace conditions
review OSHA standards, regulations, and requirements provided by the employer
Your name is not disclosed to the employer when filing a complaint with OSHA
ask the employer for information on emergency procedures
review the log for work-related injuries and illnesses
provide adequate OSHA-required health and safety training
employees can choose one of their colleagues to be the representative and accompany the OSHA compliance officer on inspections