Informing Employees of Hazards
It's very important for the employer to establish safety education and training for employees so that they know how to avoid and prevent of unsafe conditions at the construction worksite.
Employers should also educate all employees on how to control or eliminate any hazards to which they are exposed.
Employees required to handle or use poisons, caustics, and other harmful substances should be instructed on how to safely handle and use them, and first aid procedures if exposure occurs. Employees should also be made aware of the potential hazards, personal hygiene, and personal protective measures required.
Employees required to enter into confined or enclosed spaces should instructed as to the nature of the hazards involved, the necessary precautions to take, and how to use protective and emergency equipment.
Employers must inform employees about the hazards of all classified chemicals produced or imported.
Employees who perform work while on a scaffold must be trained by a qualified person to:
- recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used
- understand the procedures to control or minimize those hazards
The employer must inform workers on the physical and health hazards associated with toxic and hazardous substances to which employees may be exposed on the worksite.
Employers must provide workers and their designated representatives a right of access to relevant exposure and medical records. Employers must provide OSHA representatives access to these records in order to fulfill responsibilities under the OSH Act.
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