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
