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What is OSHA - Topic 3 - What responsibilities does your employer have under OSHA?

What is OSHA: Topic 3 - What responsibilities does your employer have under OSHA? A. Provide a Workplace Free from Recognized Hazards and Comply with OSHA Standards Establishing a safe and healthful workplace requires every employer to make safety and health a priority. In general, OSHA requires employers to:
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What is OSHA - Topic 2 - What rights do you have under OSHA?

What is OSHA: Topic 2 - What rights do you have under OSHA? A. Right to a Safe & Healthful Workplace Most importantly, the creation of OSHA provided workers the right to a safe and healthful workplace. Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act states: “Each employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees." A safe and healthful workplace means that hazards are removed and workers are trained. If a hazard cannot be removed completely, protection (for example, respirators or earplugs) must be provided.
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What is OSHA - Topic 1 - Why is OSHA Important to you?

The purpose of this series is to answer the question - What is OSHA? The series is composed of 6 individual topics. Each topic expands on the question - What is OSHA? Topic 1. Why is OSHA important to you? Topic 2. What rights do you have under OSHA? Topic 3. What responsibilities does your employer have under OSHA? Topic 4. What do the OSHA standards say? Topic 5. How are OSHA inspections conducted? Topic 6. Where can you go for help?
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6 Steps to Establish an Effective Stop Work Authority Program

What is Stop Work Authority (SWA)? Stop Work Authority (SWA) is a program designed to provide employees and contract workers with the responsibility and obligation to stop work when a perceived unsafe condition or behavior may result in an unwanted event. A key element of a Stop Work Authority Program is a detailed set of written procedures. They will help ensure that every SWA event works consistently and as intended.
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10 Ways that Safety Training Can Improve Your Company's Bottom Line

The foundation of a secure work environment is an effective safety training program. While the potential impact that safety training program can have on employee wellness is undeniable, many people fail to recognize the benefits that safety training can have on the profitability of a business. Below are the top 10 ways that safety training can positively impact your company’s bottom line.
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