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OSHA Standards
What OSHA Standards do we need to be in compliance?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is charged, by federal Statute, the OSH Act, to protect the workforce of America by holding employers’ responsible for implementation of the OSHA Standards.
Listed below are some of the many OSHA standards that OSHA looks for if they visit your workplace. With the myriad of standards employers may ask themselves:
What OSHA Standards do we need?
Blood Borne Pathogens - if employees are exposed to blood or OPIM.
Confined Space Entry - if employees enter confined spaces.
Crane Safety - if employees operate cranes.
Emergency Action Plan - Universal- needed by all employers.
Ergonomics - standard repealed, but new one on the horizon.
Lock-out/ Tag-out - if workers work on machines/equipment.
Electrical Safety – Universal- all employers should have.
Fall Prevention - if workers work over 6 feet heights.
Fire Prevention – Universal- all employers should have.
First Aid and Medical Services - Universal- all employers should have.
Forklift Operator Training - if you operate forklifts or any industrial truck.
Hazard Communication (HazCom) - Universal- all employers need.
Heat Stress Prevention - if workers work in hot climates.
Ladder Safety - if workers use ladders.
Machine Guarding - if workers work with machinery.
Personal Protection Equipment – if exposed to external hazards.
Recordkeeping - OSHA 300 Log -10 or more employees and are not exempt.
Respiratory Protection - if chemical concentration exceeds the TLV.
Scaffolding Safety - if workers’ work from scaffolding.
Trenching Safety - if workers’ excavate below 4 feet in the earth.
Walking and Working Surfaces - Universal- all employers need.
Other Standards may apply to your workplace.
RiskWise can provide the written text, education and documentation forms to assist employers in creating a safe workplace and complying with OSHA Act.
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