OSHA

OSHA is an agency of the United StatesDepartment of Labor. It was established by Congress under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which became a law in 1970.

WHAT IS OSHA AND WHAT IS IT PURPOSE

• To ensure safety and healthy work conditions for men and women in the work place

WHAT ARE OSHA SAFETY STANDARDS?

• OSHA standards are requirements for employees that make safety and health policies for their workers necessary. The standard also encourages workers to be active in the formation of these policies.

WHY WAS OSHA CREATED?

• OSHA was created because of public outcry against rising injuries and deaths right on the job.

DOES OSHA APPLY TO EVERYONE

• Not everyone has to follow OSHA regulations and many small businesses are exempt from the requirements.
• Other small businesses with more than 10 employees may also be exempt from the programmed inspections.

THREE RIGHTS FOR EMPLOYEES UNDER THE OSHA ACT.

• The right to know.
• The right to participate.
• The right to refuse insafe work.

CAN YOU BE FIRED FOR REPORTING TO OSHA?

• Your employer is legally prohibited from firing you if you report unsafe working conditions to OSHA.

THREE EXAMPLES OF UNSAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Improperly using personal protective equipment.
• Failing to train employees properly.
• Failing to use equipment properly.

FOUR TYPES OF WORK HAZARDS.

• Chemicals
• Ergonomics
• Physical
• Psychological

WHAT IS WORKPLACE SAFETY.

• Play safety refers to the working environment at a company and encompasses all factors that impact the safety, health, and well-being of employees