Title:
A manager's guide to OSHA : what every manager should know
Personal Author:
Series:
A Crisp fifty-minute series book
Edition:
Rev. ed.
Publication Information:
Boston, MA : Thomson, 2006
Physical Description:
1v + 3 CD-ROM
ISBN:
9781418862602
General Note:
Accompanied by compact disc : CP 10112
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Summary
Summary
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 affects nearly every individual who works for an employer. A MANAGER'S GUIDE TO OSHA is designed to help managers and human resource professionals become familiar with this important law, and offers guidance and helpful advice on what to expect during OSHA inspections, what citations or penalties can be proposed, and how to appeal if necessary.
Table of Contents
Part 1 The Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act |
Introducing OSHAOSH |
As Role in Safety and Health |
The OSH Acts Broad Coverage |
State Job Safety and Health Programs |
OSHA Standards and Regulations |
How OSHA Standards Are Set |
Key OSHA Standards |
Variances from the Standards |
Responsibilities and Rights Under OSHA |
Employee Rights |
Employee Responsibilities |
Monitoring Injury and Illness |
Safety and Health Training |
Part 2 Anticipating OSHA Inspections |
What to Expect from OSHA |
Unannounced Investigations |
OSHAs Inspection Priorities |
Being Prepared for an OSHA Visit |
Prelude to an Inspection |
OSHAs Opening Conference |
Management Actions at the Opening Conference |
The Inspection Tour |
Management Actions During the Inspection |
The Closing Conference |
Part 3 OSHA Violations and Consequences |
Citations and Penalties |
Categories of OSHA Violations |
Adjustments to Penalty Amounts |
Appealing Citations |
Planning for the Appeal Process |
Preparing for the Informal Conference |
How the Informal Conference Can Help You |
Protocol at the Informal Conference |
Contesting an OSHA Citation |
The OSHA Review Commission |
Part 4 Getting Help from OSHAOSHA Consultation Services |
Voluntary Protection Programs |
Other OSHA Services |
Conclusion |
Appendix |
OSHA Resources and Forms |
Appendix to Part 2 |
Appendix to Part 3 |