OSHA Compliance Resources
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All companies, regardless of size are
required to post an OSHA Job Safety and Health poster in a prominent
location in their facility. |
OSHA Poster
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29 CFR 1904 - OSHA Recordkeeping Most employers with more than 10
employees at any time during a calendar year are required to keep OSHA
Injury and Illness Records. |
Recordkeeping Forms and
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29 CFR 1910.1200 - Hazard Communication All companies that work with hazardous
materials of any type are required to develop and implement a "Hazard Communication"
program. |
Sample Program
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29 CFR 1910.38 - Employee Emergency Plans All companies must have an "Emergency Action
Plan" in place to ensure employee safety in the event of an emergency.
Companies with 10 or more employees must have this plan in writing. |
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29 CFR 1910.147 - Lockout/Tagout Where employees perform
maintenance or repair work and could be injured by unexpected startup of
machinery or equipment, the employer must develop and implement a
written "Lockout/Tagout Program". |
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29 CFR 1910.132 - Personal Protective Equipment All employers are
required to perform an assessment on each operation in their workplace
to determine the need for personal protective equipment. |
Sample Assessment
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29 CFR 1910.95 - Occupational Noise Exposure Companies where
employees are exposed to noise levels over 85 dBA averaged over eight
hours are required to implement a hearing conservation program. This
plan is not required to be in writing. |
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29 CFR 1910.178 - Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA requires specific
training for operators of forklifts or powered industrial trucks to
ensure safe operation. |
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29 CFR 1910.212 - General Machine Guarding Requirements OSHA
has general machine guarding requirements for many different types of equipment. |
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29 CFR 1910.219 - Mechanical Power Transmission Requirements OSHA
has specific requirements for mechanical power transmission apparatus
such as chains, belts, and shafts. |
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29 CFR 1910.301 - Electrical Requirements Electrical wiring
deficiencies are one of the most frequently cited hazards. |
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Safety and Health Program Development Resources
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Oregon OSHA has developed an excellent publication on comprehensive
safety and health programs. While Colorado employers are not
required to develop a formal Safety and Health Program, this is an
excellent resource that describes how an employer can develop a
proactive program to help prevent occupational injuries. |
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OSHA has produced an electronic training tool to help employers develop
a safety and health management system and a safety culture. |
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One of the most important elements of a safety and health program is
accident investigation to determine root causes of injuries and prevent
their recurrence. |
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Employee involvement is critical to the success of any safety and health
program. One of the most frequently used methods for employee
involvement is the safety committee. |
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Developing a Safety and Health program is the first step to qualify for
certification under the Worker's Compensation Cost Containment Program. |
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Developing a Safety and Health program is the first step to qualify for
certification under the Worker's Compensation Cost Containment Program. |
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General Safety and Health Information
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The West Nile virus
was identified in Africa in 1937, but it wasn’t until 1999 that this
potentially serious illness reached the shores of North America. Last
year the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported 2,470 cases of West
Nile in the U.S. and 88 resulting deaths, and that was an improvement
over 2003 when 9,862 cases were reported and 264 people died. |
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OSHA Inspection and Citation Statistics
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All businesses are assigned a Standard Industrial Classification or SIC
Code. OSHA maintains inspection and citation data based on SIC
Code. SIC Codes can be found in a table on OSHA's web site. |
SIC Code Table |
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Companies can find the most frequently cited OSHA Standards for a given
SIC Code. |
Frequently
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Companies can search for OSHA inspections that have been completed for
an industry group or SIC Code. |
Inspections by SIC
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Companies can search for OSHA inspections that have been completed for a
given company or establishment. |
Inspections by
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