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OSHA on Personal Protection Equipment

The body parts protected with PPE are attached to workers who keep your organization running. As an employer, you need to return the favor by providing them with effective PPE and make sure they use it. PPE is a workplace safety measure that is very important. When you think of it you just imagine goggles, hard hats and steel toed shoes. But, we all know that there is a bigger picture, which includes a commitment to writing comprehensive PPE policies; selecting equipment that is appropriate for the work challenge and has the highest chance of being used; monitoring employee compliance and meeting the OSHA standard requirements. The importance of PPE or personal protection equipment has been put forward in every OSHA safety training course. You can find the OSHA PPE standard featured in 29 CFR, 1910.132-138. There are general requirements and rules which cover respiratory, eye and face, head, foot, and hand protection. To help your employees’ avoid hazards and select the best PPE for th...

Rights of Employees as Defined by OSHA

Providing a safe and healthy environment for workers is the responsibility of the employer. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has set standards and regulations for educating and training employees and encouraging constant improvement at work sites. It also guarantees certain rights related to occupational safety of the employees. The employees have been granted the right to address concerns with their employers and work to improve conditions. Most importantly, workers have the right to refuse work that they regard as unsafe without fearing termination. The employers should have all the information about the workplace safety hazards and what the workers have to do in case of an emergency. OSHA also grants the right of accessing employee exposure data, medical records and hazard testing. OSHA General Industry courses make workers aware of their rights when it comes to their safety and well being. Employees also have the right to request their employees to correct any haza...