OSHA’s injury and illness recordkeeping regulations, 29 C.F.R. 1904, require that on February 1, 2013 certain employers post a summary of all injuries and illnesses that occurred in 2012. Employers are required to use OSHA’s 300A summary form or an equivalent form. The summary must remain posted until April 30, 2013. Even if there were
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OSHA Publishes Fact Sheet to Address Mold Cleanup of Buildings Damaged by Sandy
Due to the overwhelming damage to homes, businesses, and public facilities by Super Storm Sandy, cleanup is a priority for most victims of Sandy. With the federal and state governments joining in that effort, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) published a fact sheet entitled “Mold Hazards During Hurricane Sandy Cleanup,” which can be…
OSHA’s Top Ten Citations
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is an agency within the United States Department of Labor. OSHA’s primary function is to inspect workplaces including manufacturing facilities and construction sites to ensure compliance with its safety and health standards. As a result of these inspections, OSHA in most cases issues citations to employers for violations…
What Every Business Owner Needs To Know About OSHA (Part Three)
The final installment of this three part series describes what employers should expect after an OSHA inspection as well as the employers’ rights.
1. What happens after OSHA completes its inspection?
Unless your establishment is in full compliance with OSHA’s standards, you will receive a “Citation and Notification of Penalty” from OSHA. Generally, OSHA has…
What Every Business Owner Needs To Know About OSHA (Part Two)
This article, the second of a three part series, focuses on OSHA’s procedures during an inspection and outlines what employers should and should not do during an inspection.
1. What should I do or not do during an inspection?
There are certain actions that you should take to protect your interest during an OSHA inspection. These…