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When you hear about OSHA standards – that is, the safety regulations created and enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration– chances are you might tune out unless your business involves construction or manufacturing. But OSHA regulations govern ALL types of businesses because workers have a right to a safe workplace.
For example, the following OSHA requirements apply to most businesses:
Of course, this is not an exhaustive list. For that, there are plenty of resources on OSHA's site to guide you. The point is, in some form or capacity, OSHA regulations do apply to your business. And when you neglect to comply with those regulations, expect a domino effect of doom:
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When you hear about OSHA standards – that is, the safety regulations created and enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration– chances are you might tune out unless your business involves construction or manufacturing. But OSHA regulations govern ALL types of businesses because workers have a right to a safe workplace.
For example, the following OSHA requirements apply to most businesses:
- Medical and First Aid Standards. Every workplace must have a first-aid program in place, though the details of that plan depend on the risks of your business. At a minimum, a business must be able to provide emergency medical care, which means having employees trained in First Aid, CPR, AED and Blood Borne Pathogens.
- Hazard Communication Standards. This outlines how employers must inform employees about hazards in the workplace and how to protect themselves.
- Emergency Action Plan Standards. Do you have a plan that details how employees should protect themselves in an emergency situation?
- Fire Safety Standards. You are required to outline what steps employees should take in the event of a fire.
- Exit Route Standards. All employers must have emergency exit routes.
- Walking and Working Surface Standards. Slips, trips, and falls are the most common workplace accidents, so nearly every type of business must comply with regulations to keep walking and working surfaces safe.
- DOCUMENTATION and FILES you must keep current, including an INJURY LOG, to meet OSHA Requirements and Standards.
Of course, this is not an exhaustive list. For that, there are plenty of resources on OSHA's site to guide you. The point is, in some form or capacity, OSHA regulations do apply to your business. And when you neglect to comply with those regulations, expect a domino effect of doom:
- You can be fined for violating OSHA standards which can be from $7,000 per violation and up, PER DAY, and some violations can bring a jail sentence.
- Your employees can be injured when you fail to meet minimum safety standards.
- Workplace injuries lead to Workers' Compensation claims.
- More Workers' Compensation claims mean higher premium rates.
- Law suits from employees are almost certain if OSHA issues a fine.
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