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Serious workplace health and safety violators will now face increased inspections and tougher sanctions. OSHA’s (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) new enforcement policy applies to businesses that have been previously inspected and warned of violations.
There’s a simple way to find out if you have fulfilled all the latest OSHA requirements. G.Neil offers all OSHA requirements in an easy-to-read guide. The ComplyRight™ Employer’s Guide to OSHA Compliance makes it easy to do what’s right for your business by giving you the OSHA safety information you need to comply with OSHA regulations. Its simple format features comprehensive explanations of all OSHA standards and compliance requirements, in everyday English, so you can easily comply right away. |
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Do The OSHA Regulations Enhancements Apply To You?
Typically, follow-up OSHA inspections don’t occur frequently, but the new policy changed all of that. The main focus is on “high-gravity” violators. Companies that have received “high gravity” willful violations, repeat violations, failure-to-abate notices, repeat violations at the originating establishment or serious willful violations that caused death are being inspected repeatedly.
Protecting employees from safety hazards in the workplace requires educating them about how to remain safe in certain environments or showing them how to handle emergencies when they occur. Our Health & Safety All-in-One Industry Posters give employees quick and easy access to important safety information. These posters make it easy for companies to practice safety compliance by displaying industry-specific standards, emergency procedures and contact numbers, all in one spot.
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How Will OSHA Inspections Impact Your Workplace?
Five specific areas regarding workplace healthy and safety policies will be strengthened: follow-up inspections, programmed inspections, public awareness, settlements and federal court enforcement. Follow-up inspections will take place at the workplace. Inspectors may also investigate additional work sites to make sure that previously cited violations have been corrected. A copy of the citation notification and any penalties assessed will be sent to the employer’s corporate headquarters. And, OSHA will continue to issue press releases on it's enforcement actions.
Settlements will include any or all of the following:
Employers may be required to hire consultants to develop new workplace health and safety procedures.
The agreement may be applied corporate-wide.
Employers may be required to consent to a court enforcement order.
Under Section 11(b) of the OSH Act, OSHA may appeal to the federal courts to ensure that citations are enforced, especially for companies that repeatedly refuse to make changes.
If an employer remains noncompliant, OSHA will seek contempt of court sanctions.
Employers will also be required to report serious injuries or illnesses that require outside medical attention. OSHA may ask employers to consent to inspections based on those reports.
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OSHA Recordkeeping Improved To Streamline Inspection Process
To make the inspection process as thorough as possible, OSHA has made recordkeeping changes to help track companies that operate businesses under different names.
To ensure that your business meets OSHA’s mandatory safety and recordkeeping requirements, G.Neil offers the ComplyRight™ OSHA Recordkeeping Kit. In it, you will find everything you need to comply, including OSHA Form 300 to log work-related injuries and illnesses, and OSHA Form 300A to post and summarize information as required by law. Also included are guides, tip sheets and more to take the guesswork out of the regulations and make it easy to complete your OSHA safety forms and post the right OSHA safety information, in full compliance with the law. Or try Gradience® OSHA Manager Software which lets you input information with just a few keystrokes, document required injury/illness reports, and learn about essential industry- and area-specific OSHA rules.
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Taking OSHA Seriously Could Save You Thousands
Ignoring OSHA’s warnings may cost you big. In fact, not complying with the terms of a settlement agreement could increase your penalties by hundreds of thousands of dollars. Protect your company. If you’ve been inspected and are asked to make changes or pay penalties, do so immediately. To avoid OSHA violations altogether, make sure your workplace health and safety procedures are in accordance with OSHA laws and regulations.
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OSHA Compliance Made Easy With The Right Resources
How can you ensure that your workplace meets OSHA’s mandatory safety requirements? G.Neil understands OSHA requirements and has developed products to help get and keep your workplace up to OSHA standards. Training is simplified with our
Forklift Safety Video Training Kit. It fulfills OSHA’s 3-part training requirement and helps you conduct real-world training that employees can relate to. It includes a choice of DVD or VHS training video or PowerPoint training presentation on CD-ROM, plus handbooks with quizzes inside, training certificates, forms and much more.
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