An informed employee is a safe employee. At a minimum,companies must inform their employeesabout the identities and hazards of chemicals in the workplace. OSHA’s rules require chemical manufacturers and importers to prepare labels and safety data sheets to communicate the risks to customers. All ...
When it comes to construction,OSHA has two main groups of rules— called standards — that contractors must follow: Standard 1910: Occupational Safety and Health Standards Standard 1926: Safety and Health Regulations for Construction While those two standards are the most commonly cited on construction...
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SIDEBAR: Reasons for keeping records An event that requires recording on all four logs is quite unlikely and keeping these logs will not be much of a burden. Don’t lose sight of the reason behind all of these rules: to help safety and health professionals identify hazards and impleme...
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OSHA Fails to Prove Feasible, Effective Abatement for Excessive Heat Hazard, Commission Rules ByCourtney M. Malveaux,Melanie L. Paul&Catherine A. CanoonApril 10, 2023 Posted inArticles,Construction Industry,Heat Stress The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) successfully established the...
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Keep in mind this is not a comprehensive list and all employers must evaluate their operations for hazards that could require a program. Oregon OSHA has specific rules that this list may not cover. See OSHA'sSummary of the Most Common Programs Required by the OSHA Standardsfor more ...
It is crucial to keep PPE on hand, but it is not a substitute for safety procedures. Providing PPE amid unresolved workplace safety hazards instead of addressing these hazards violates OSHA rules. Fixing the danger, rather than coming up with workarounds, should be a priority. 5. Let the ...
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