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Avoid these most common unsafe work practices that cause accidents and injuries to help prevent causing harm to yourself and others. Unsafe work practices are actions, intended or not, that could result in accidents, injuries, or even death to the worker/s in the workplace. In order to protect workers from being harmed while at work, employers must comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) law and regulations. Some of these regulations include: providing the worker with a safe place to work. However, workplace accidents, and other types of incidents, do not happen because of the present hazards in the surroundings alone. In fact, anyone, no matter how skilled or trained, can commit safety mistakes in the workplace. #hseknowledge #safety #unsafework #hseenvironment #besafe #hseguide #worksafely .

Are you familiar with OSHAs "General Duty Clause"? In situations where the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has not developed specific standards for a hazard, employers are responsible for complying with the Occupational Safety and Health Act’s General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)). The General Duty Clause states that each employer must furnish “a place of employment which is free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees.” Where OSHA inspectors find workplace hazards that are not addressed in the regulations, they may cite the employer under the General Duty Clause. Examples include: Ergonomics hazards Outdoor or indoor heat-related hazards Work violence hazards Certain infectious disease hazards Indoor air quality Conveyor hazards Storage rack hazards #safety #OSHA #OSHAGeneralDuty #Safetyfirst #highmountain #Highmountainsafety #construction #transportationsafety #constructionsafety

#Incident_investigation is to identify the causes of an incident and prevent similar incidents from happening again. The investigation process typically involves: #Securing_the_scene: Making sure the scene is safe for investigators #Interviewing_witnesses: Providing support and limiting interaction with other witnesses #Collecting_and_analyzing_data: Determining the root causes of the incident #Reporting_findings_and_recommendations: Developing and implementing a plan for corrective action #Incident_investigations can help employers and workers: Identify hazards, Identify shortcomings in safety and health programs, Improve workplace morale, and Increase productivity. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends that employers investigate all incidents that result in an injury or in which an injury is narrowly avoided. #incidentinvestigation #identifyhazard #Witness #interview #dataanalysis #recordfinding #increseproductivity #correctiveaction #OSHA

Federal workplace safety officials have announced the first-ever national heat stress rule to protect workers from heat-related illnesses and fatalities. The proposed OSHA regulations will require robust measures to safeguard employees from extreme heat, impacting safety protocols across all industries. The proposed standard will apply to all employers in general industry, construction, maritime, and agricultural sectors where OSHA has jurisdiction. Questions?  Give us a call. You can also find more information here: https://lnkd.in/gvzdMns #OSHA #HeatStressRule #WorkplaceSafety #EmployeeHealth #SafetyRegulations #NCEmploymentLaw #HR #BusinessCompliance #LegalUpdate #StayInformed #ProtectYourWorkers #HeatSafety

Understanding OSHA Standards Understanding OSHA standards is essential for any business committed to ensuring a safe and healthy workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets and enforces regulations to protect workers from hazardous conditions. By implementing OSHA standards, businesses not only comply with legal requirements but also promote a culture of safety that benefits both employees and the organization as a whole. Adhering to these standards can prevent workplace accidents, reduce liabilities, and increase overall productivity. https://lnkd.in/eKZu3uGn #WorkplaceSafety #OSHACompliance #BusinessSafety #EmployeeHealth #SafetyStandards #BusinessEnterprising

OSHA posted a final rule, updating the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) 29 CFR 1910.1200. The updated HCS: - Conforms to the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), - Addresses issues arising during the implementation of the 2012 HCS - Update and better align with other U.S. agencies and international trading partners. - Enhance the standard’s effectiveness by ensuring employees are appropriately apprised of the chemical hazards to which they may be exposed, thus reducing the incidence of chemical-related occupational illnesses and injuries. For more information, please see the Federal Register Notice: https://lnkd.in/e4xFJXEz . The new rule will be effective 60 days after the publication: Effective July 19, 2024

What we need to inform our employees about their rights as far as Occupational Safety, Health & Environment (OSHE) are concerned? Employees have the RIGHTS to file a complaint with #OSHA if they believe that violations are occurring at their respective workplaces. Either violations of OSHA #standards or serious workplace hazards can be reported to #OSHA with a request to conduct an inspection. Complaints can be filed online, in writing, by telephone, or by fax. Your name can be kept confidential if requested in your complaint. ✅ [1] An employee has the right to be involved in OSHA’s #inspection of his/her workplace. ✅ [2] Each employee has the right to speak privately and confidentially to the OSHA officer inspecting his/her workplace regardless of the presence of a workers’ #representative. ✅ [3] Each employee has a right to be informed of the results of an OSHA inspection. A. Shukor (prof.shukor@gmail.com)

⚠ Chemicals in the workplace should carry clear labels and easy-to-understand information about their hazards. With the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's new rule on hazard communications, employers can make informed decisions on storing, using and disposing of chemicals safely to better protect workers: www.osha.gov/HazCom #HazCom #WorkplaceSafety

Understanding OSHA Standards Understanding OSHA standards is essential for any business committed to ensuring a safe and healthy workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets and enforces regulations to protect workers from hazardous conditions. By implementing OSHA standards, businesses not only comply with legal requirements but also promote a culture of safety that benefits both employees and the organization as a whole. Adhering to these standards can prevent workplace accidents, reduce liabilities, and increase overall productivity. https://lnkd.in/eYVtYFWA #WorkplaceSafety #OSHACompliance #BusinessSafety #EmployeeHealth #SafetyStandards #BusinessEnterprising