OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Act

Employer

• General-duty clause - workplace free from hazards
• Keep Records of work-related injuries and illnesses and post summary

Employees have a right

• request an inspection
• representation at inspection
• dangerous substance identified
• information about hazard exposure
• employer violations posted

OSHA Inspection

• Reviews records
• Walkaround
• employee interviews
• discuss findings

Depending on seriousness -gives time frame to make corrections.


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