istration of Occupational Health and Safety

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istration of Occupational Health and Safety

How does osha contribute to occupational safety and health?

carry out the occupational health and safety law

enacts its own occupational health and safety laws under appropriate plans by the federal government.

Because it is important?

saves the company long-term money

Avoid there are injuries and illnesses of workers

CONCEPT: It is to ensure the safety and health of workers in America by establishing and enforcing standards, offering training and education, establishing partnerships and motivating continuous improvement in safety and health in the workplace.

What are employees’ responsibilities?

Review employer-provided OSHA standards, regulations and requirements

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

Request information from the employer on emergency procedures

Request a closing discussion following an inspection

Object a citations’ set abatement period

Seek safe and healthful working conditions without your employer retaliation

Are all employees covered by the occupational health and safety law?

to those who work on their own

To all employees except public employees of state and local government

What are your responsibilities as an employer?

Provide well-maintained tools and equipment, including appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Post annual injury/illness summaries for the required period of time

Keep records of work-related accidents, injuries, illnesses and their causes

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

Provide medical assistance and guidance for employees sustaining workplace injuries/illnesses

Report accidents that result in fatalities to OSHA within eight hours.

Provide required OSHA training

What are your rights as an employer?

Request identification from OSHA compliance officers

Accompany compliance officers on inspections

Request an informal conference after an inspection

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

Request an inspection warrant

Receive a reason for inspection from compliance officers

File a notice of contest to citations or proposed penalties

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