WHAT IS OSHA AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO YOUR BUSINESS
Why is jab safety and health important ? in 2013, 4,585 employees died from occupational incidents, 3.0 million total recordable cases of workplace injury and illness. effective job safety and health programs not only help reduce worker injuries and illnesses, thy save employers money in the long run
how does OSHA contribute to job safety and health ? the primary goal of the (OSHA) is to carry out occupational safety and health Act (OSHA Act), which congress as are small businesses whit 10 or fewer employees
what are your responsabilities as am employer? You must provide your employees whith jobs and a place of employment free from recognized hazards that are causign,or are likely to cause, death o serious physical harm. you must also comply whith the OSHA statutory requirments, standards and regulations that require you to; 1: provide well -maintained tool and equipment, including apropriate personal protective equipment (EPP) 2: provide medical assistance and guidance for employes sustaining workplace injuries /illnesses...
What are your rights as an employer? we working with OSHA,you may do the following 1: Request identification from OSHA compliance officers 2: Request an inspection warrant...
Why is OSHA impotant to your business? Beyond providing the tools guidance to work toward an injury-and illness-free workplace, OSHA is important to identifying businesses that are not committed. Employers that do not carefully follow OSHA regulations often face hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars in fines
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what are employees responsibilities? All employees are obligated to help prevent exposure to workplace safety and health hazards by becoming familiar whit and adhering to all applicable OSHA requirements
What are employees rights? Whit regards to OSHA regulations, employees have the right, among other actions, to: 1: Review employer- provided OSHA standars, regulations and requirements 2: request information from employer on emergency procedures
How can you get more information on safety and health? OSHA provides free publications, standards, teachnical assistance and compliace tools to help you understand the nuances of the regulations
