Occupational Safety and Health Act

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Occupational Safety and Health Act

• Who is Covered?

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Who is Covered by OSHA?

• CFR 29 1754.4 Coverage
• Any employer employing one or more employees
  would be an employer engaged in a business
  affecting commerce who has employees and,
  therefore, he is covered by the Act as such.

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Employer Responsibilities

• Provide a workplace free from serious recognized
  hazards and comply with standards, rules and
  regulations issued under the OSHA Act.
• Examine workplace conditions to make sure they
  conform to applicable OSHA standards.

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Employer Responsibilities (cont.)

• Make sure employees have and use safe tools and
  equipment and properly maintain the equipment.
• Provide medical evaluations and training as
  required by OSHA.

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Employer Responsibilities (cont.)

• Post, at a prominent location within the
  workplace, the OSHA poster
• Provide up to date operating procedures and
  communicate to them so that employees follow
  safety and health requirements.

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Employer Responsibilities (cont.)

• Keep injury and work related injury records
  (OSHA form 300)