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OSHA’s Mission✓✓To protect the safety and health of America's workers.
Horizontal Standards✓✓Some standards are horizontal, meaning general or across the board,
when there is no vertical.
Vertical Standards✓✓Standards that apply to a specific industry (construction).
Worker Rights✓✓Workers have the right to safety and health without the fear of punishment -
Section 11(c) of the OSHA Act.
Competent Person✓✓One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the
surroundings or working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees
and who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.
Qualified Person✓✓One who, by having a degree, certificate, or professional standing, possesses
extensive knowledge, training, and experience, and has successfully demonstrated their ability to
solve or resolve problems relating to the work.
Rule of Construction✓✓Contractors and subcontractors can make their own arrangements
regarding who will do tasks such as installing guardrails or providing drinking water.
General Duty Clause✓✓Employers must provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that
are likely to cause death or serious physical harm.
OSHA Standards✓✓Regulations established to ensure safe and healthful working conditions.
These regulations encompass both horizontal and vertical standards.
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)✓✓Documents that provide information on the hazards of chemicals
and how to handle them safely. They are required to be readily accessible to all employees.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)✓✓Equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that
cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses.
Reporting Emergencies✓✓Workers are encouraged to report any emergencies or unsafe
conditions to a supervisor immediately.
Inspections✓✓OSHA conducts workplace inspections to ensure compliance with safety and
health regulations. Inspections can be random or in response to specific complaints.
, Employer Responsibilities✓✓Employers are required to maintain a safe working environment,
provide necessary training, and ensure that safety procedures are followed.
Recordkeeping✓✓Employers must keep accurate records of work-related injuries and illnesses
in accordance with OSHA regulations.
Training Requirements✓✓Employers must provide training to employees on safety standards
relevant to their specific job duties and materials they will be handling.
Hazard Communication Standard✓✓Employers must inform and train employees about the
hazardous chemicals they may be exposed to in the workplace.
Ergonomics✓✓The study of people's efficiency in their working environment, focusing on
designing workplaces that improve comfort and productivity.
Fall Protection Standards✓✓Requirements set by OSHA to prevent falls from heights, including
proper use of guardrails, safety nets, and personal fall arrest systems.
Lockout/Tagout Procedures✓✓Safety procedures to ensure that machines are properly shut off
and not started up again prior to the completion of maintenance or servicing work.
Fire Safety Regulations✓✓Guidelines established to prevent fires and ensure the safety of
employees in the event of a fire. This includes proper evacuation procedures and the use of fire
extinguishers.
First Aid Requirements✓✓Guidelines that stipulate having trained first aid responders and
necessary supplies readily available in the workplace.
Respiratory Protection Standards✓✓Regulations that require employers to provide respirators to
employees when working in environments with harmful dusts, fumes, vapors, or gases.
Workplace Violence Prevention✓✓Policies that help employers prevent and mitigate situations
that could lead to violence in the workplace.
Noise Exposure Limits✓✓Regulations that set permissible noise levels in the workplace and
require employers to provide hearing protection when levels exceed those limits.
Chemical Safety✓✓Employers must ensure that all chemicals are handled according to their
safety protocols, and training must be provided to employees on safe handling practices.
Confined Space Entry✓✓OSHA has specific regulations for entering and working in confined
spaces to minimize risk and ensure worker safety.