OSHA does not certify workers who complete 10- or 30-Hour OSHA Outreach training because the courses are voluntary and don't meet training requirements outlined in any OSHA standards. These standards are the rules and regulations that OSHA requires employers to follow. According to a disclaimer on...
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Every U.S. employer needs a safety plan per federal OSHA standards. However, California requires employers with more than 10 employees to have a written plan to give to employees upon written request. IIPP training is required each time a new employee is hired, any time a procedure or work...
Asbestos is a natural mineral and carcinogen that causes mesothelioma. Learn about how to identify it, cancers caused by asbestos and asbestos litigation.
4.Compliance with safety regulations So you found the right size and class. Now you need to check whether the ballistic nylon or Kevlar chain saw chaps meet the safety requirements in your region. Here’s what you need to take note of: ...
For employees that have reported their employers for securities fraud and may be suffering consequences such as discharge, demotion, suspension or getting threatened or harassed, a “Whistleblower” protection program exists. Whistleblower protection is handled by the Occupational Safety & Health Administr...
Under EEOC regulations, employers are required to do what is reasonable to accommodate their employees' differences. This means that employers must make accommodations for employees' religious differences, gender-based differences, and differences based on permanent physical or mental impairment. However, ...
“Our eight OSHA inspectors are working around the clock to keep up with a staggering amount of COVID-19 related complaints and tips coming in,” said NMED Cabinet Secretary James Kenney. “Employers must take the necessary steps to keep workers safe.” ...
Although there are no regulations specifically addressing work in cold temperatures, OSHA’s general duty clause requires you to provide a safe and healthy workplace for your employees. Besides protecting your workers from expected threats like winter-weather exposure, you also have an obligation ...
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