Employer Responsibilities
As mentioned earlier, according to the OSH Act, employers must provide employees a workplace free from recognized hazards. In addition, OSHA standards mandate that employers must:
Employers have obligations to employees.
- Provide a workplace free from recognized hazards and comply with OSHA standards.
- Provide training required by OSHA standards.
- Keep records of injuries and illnesses.
- Set up a reporting system:
- Provide copies of logs (i.e., OSHA 300), upon request, and post the annual summary.
- Report work-related fatalities within 8 hours and report all work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, and losses of an eye within 24 hours.
- Provide medical exams when required by OSHA standards and provide workers access to their exposure and medical records.
- Not discriminate against workers who exercise their rights under the Act.
- Post OSHA citations and abatement verification notices.
- Provide and pay for most Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
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2-3. What is a fundamental employer obligation under the OSH Act?
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