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Workplace Safety
by Bill Brine
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Workplace safety is a chief concern among many employers, and as such extensive measures have been taken to ensure maximum production in a safe, controlled environment as much as possible.
Most employers aim to prevent workplace injury, accidents, violence in the workplace, and anything else that hinders workplace safety in any way. If an employer refuses to adhere to certain workplace safety rules and regulations, and an accident occurs on the premises, they may find themselves paying
various Government fees and fines, or subject to a major lawsuit.
All employers are legally obligated to provide a safe place of work for their employers. In the United States, this was deemed necessary under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970. Similar legislation exists in
most developed countries. With this law, workplace safety was brought to the forefront of employer’s minds.
This act came about in response to the large number of accidents and even deaths that had been occurring in the workplace. There are several general rules under what’s known as the general duty clause, and every single business, without exception, must adhere to these guidelines.
Under the guidelines, an employer can be found in violation:
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if a hazard existed
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if the hazard was foreseeable
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if the hazard was able and likely to cause death or other serious
damage
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if the employer had knowledge of the hazard, and
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if the workers were exposed to the hazard.
This clause helps to enforce basic guidelines for workplace safety.
In addition to these general rules, all businesses must also comply with industry-specific guidelines regarding workplace safety. These are also known as OSHA standards. Keep in mind; these are just the federal regulations that govern workplace safety. Each individual state has the right to develop standards as they see fit, provided it’s as effective as the OSHA requirements. Basically, if your business wants to operate in a state governed by their own workplace safety rules, then your business must adhere to those standards. If on the other hand you conduct your business in a state where OSHA’s guidelines rule, you must comply with them.
Workplace safety is a very serious issue that cannot be taken lightly. Thankfully, there are regulations in place that govern workplace safety, and maintain a strict standard of safety among businesses for their employees.
It’s almost frightening to think that without these guidelines, there would be no rules to regulate a business’s requirement to provide a safe environment for their workers.
As an employee, it’s important for you to realize that you do have the right to a safe workplace and
your employer must provide that to you. As an employer, it is important to bear in mind that you are legally obligated to to provide a safe workplace for your
employees...
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About the Author
Bill
Brine is a recognized author of diverse articles on a wide
range of topics relating to internet marketing and online business.
At his website www.brincom.com
you will find more free articles, and lots of useful tools, advice and
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