As an employer, you must:
- Meet your general duty responsibility to provide a workplace free from recognized
hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees, and comply with standards, rules, and regulations issued under the Act
- Be familiar with mandatory OSHA
standards and make copies available to employees for review upon request
- Inform all employees about OSHA
- Examine workplace conditions to make sure they conform to applicable standards
- Minimize or reduce hazards
- Make sure employees have and use safe tools and equipment (including appropriate personal
protective equipment), and that such equipment is properly maintained
- Use color codes, posters, labels, or signs when needed to warn employees of potential
hazards
- Establish or update operating procedures and communicate them so that employees follow
the safety and health requirements
- Provide training required by OSHA standards (e.g., hazard communication, lead, etc.)
- Report to the nearest OSHA office within 8 hours any fatal accident or one that results
in the hospitalization of three or more employees.
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