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OSHA

Compliance – Resource Bulletin

OSHA Safety Signs

Overview:

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, is a branch of the United State Department of

Labor. OSHA’s main objective is to regulate working conditions in America through various training programs,

educational opportunities, and numerous regulations. OSHA governs the majority of private businesses and the

employees who work there. They additionally cover some of the public companies as well. This is thoroughly laid

out in the OSH Act of 1970 which was created “to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men

and women; by authorizing enforcement of the standards developed under the Act; by assisting and encouraging

the States in their efforts to assure safe and healthful working conditions; by providing for research, information,

education, and training in the field of occupational safety and health; and for other purposes.”

Resources:

OSHA http://www.osha.gov

Coverage:

As stated above, OSHA covers private employers, some public employers, and their employees through the OSH

Act.

Though not all fifty states have an OSHA-approved program, there are now 21 states that do have one in place.

Employer Responsibilities under OSHA:

Employers are required to provide a safe work environment for their employees. OSHA has developed numerous

safety standards that must be adhered to, and these include ways to fix problems, safety issues and hazards.

OSHA explains that it wants employers to try to fix problems/hazards instead of simply having workers use

protective equipment in the hopes of them not getting injured. While safety equipment is essential in many

situations, OSHA does not want companies to rely on this when larger problems exist (OSHA.gov).

OSHA lists various responsibilities that employers have, including:

• Provide a workplace free from serious recognized hazards and comply with standards, rules and

regulations issued under the OSH Act.

• Correct safety concerns.

• Properly train employees to be aware of the hazards of their positions.

• Supply employees with necessary safety equipment.

• Keep accurate records of injuries.

• Use codes, posters, labels or signs to warn of potential hazards.

• Post, at a prominent location within the workplace, the OSHA poster (or the state-plan equivalent

informing employees of their rights and responsibilities. (OSHA.gov)

OSH Act of 1970 (2004)

Summary of content (3 pages)

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OSHA Compliance – Resource Bulletin OSHA Safety Signs Overview: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, is a branch of the United State Department of Labor. OSHA’s main objective is to regulate working conditions in America through various training programs, educational opportunities, and numerous regulations. OSHA governs the majority of private businesses and the employees who work there. They additionally cover some of the public companies as well.
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OSHA Compliance – Resource Bulletin Worker’s Rights: • • • • • Have the right to work in a safe environment. Request that a check be performed by OSHA to insure workplace is following OSHA standards. Have the right to be trained in their native language to help insure understanding. Receive all the records and results from any injuries that happen while they are at work. Have the right to interact with OSHA inspectors to voice concerns without the threat of punishment from employers. (OSHA.
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OSHA Compliance – Resource Bulletin • • • OSHA Notice sign. A special CAUTION sign is used when there is radioactive material present, with purple or magenta radiation symbol with yellow background. (1910.1096) Wording Format for Sign Information o Centered format; o Simple and easy to understand. (1910.145(e)(2)) Safety Symbols o Used to show the meaning of the sign. (1910.145(f)(4)(iii)) o Example: Image of a cigarette with a red line through it to indicate no smoking.