The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced a final rule requiring employers to notify OSHA when an employee is killed on the job or suffers a work-related hospitalization, amputation or loss of an eye. The rule will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2015, for work...
Related to OSHA serious event reporting is the OSHA recordkeeping requirements. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 explicitly directs OSHA to collect such data, which the agency has done for decades, but until recently, OSHA only collected those records from emp...
The existing submission requirements for companies in high-hazard industries with 20-99 employees would remain unchanged. However, the OSHA proposal would remove the reporting requirement for organizations with 250 or more employees not operating in high-hazard industries. Another proposed change by OSHA...
You can join the Twitter chat and follow the conversation live using the hashtag #Reporting2015. OSHA unveils new requirements for reporting severe injuries Also updates list of industries exempt from record-keeping requirements September 11, 2014 OSHA today announced a final rule requiring employers...
Workplace Safety Requirements Safety Precautions in the Workplace The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) oversees enforcement of workplace safety regulations for the federal government. These safety standards are meant to reduce the likelihood of workplace illnesses or injuries. Compliance...
The webinar included insights into requirements, regulations and ways to file the aforementioned forms, as well as a demonstration of how to do so using IndustrySafe. At the same time, key takeaways included the fact that most organizations are required to file, with only a few exceptions (a...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created to promote workplace safety. But it also has a mandate to oversee reporting and posting requirements for most small businesses. Here's how to maintain OSHA compliance in your workplace. ...
OSHA Requirements for Employers Employers have a significant role in ensuring workplace safety and compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations. These regulations protect employees from occupational hazards, prevent accidents and injuries, and promote a safe and healthy wo...
Learn how to use online tools to stay on top of OSHA training requirements. » Read more...The Purpose of PPE for Construction Workers Personal protective equipment can prevent injuries and deaths from common workplace hazards found on construction sites. Learn what kind of PPE you need to ...
OSHA’s PPE requirements for employers are designed to safeguard the health and safety of workers across all industries. Employers must take these requirements seriously and implement effective PPE programs encompassing hazard assessments, proper selection, training, quality assurance, and enforcement. Compl...