OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA - Answer-Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It was created in 1970 to protect the rights and safety of the workers. Its responsibilities are to encourage employees and employers to reduce workplace hazards, improve existing safety, and monitor job related injuries and illnesses. Employee Rights - Answer-Representation during investigation and ability to make complaints during investigation Know of cited violations Report unsafe or unhealthy conditions without repercussion Access to OSHA standards and company health and safety statistics Represented on safety committee Supervisor Responsibilities - Answer-OSHA puts PRIMARY responsibility for compliance on the immediate supervisor of an employee Supervisor Responsibility Decrease OSHA complaints through responsive supervision and prompt investigation of complaints Make sure department is in OSHA compliance Document and post the OSHA 300 report annually This is a report that must be filled out for every work-related injury/illness Posting Requirements - Answer-As an employer or a supervisor, you are required to report those work-related injuries or illnesses that result in: Death Loss of consciousness Days away from work Restricted work activity or job transfer Medical treatment beyond first aid Posting Requirements OSHA 300 Report Federal/state employee rights OSHA inspection violations CONTINUES...