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Employees of the federal government are exempt from OSHA coverage under the OSHAct. However, by Presidential Order they are required to have Occupational Safety and Health Programs with requirements at least as stringent as those of OSHA.
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What would happen if employer and employee fails to comply with OSHA regulations?
If an employee fails to comply with OSHA regulations properly communicated by the employer, then he or she would be subject to disciplinary action by the employer. If an employer fails to comply with OSHA regulations, the employer could be cited and fined by OSHA.
What is the punishment for not following OSHA standards?
Failure to comply with OSHA requirements can result in the company receiving a citation and a fine. In rare and limited cases involving death of an employee, company officers may be subject to criminal prosecution and jail time. Employees who do not comply with OSHA requirements are not punished by OSHA. But OSHA could punish the employing company for failing to enforce and ensure that OSHA standards are complied with. As a result, companies are expected to use their normal management and disciplinary process to ensure that employees comply with OSHA standards. Employees who do not comply may be counseled, suspended, have pay docked, or be demoted, transferred or fired, depending on the seriousness of the failure to comply and how often the employee has failed to comply.
Can OSHA fine employers?
Yes, OSHA can issue fines and citations to employers who do not comply wiht OSHA standards and regulations.
If an employee gets stuck with a dirty needle does the employer have to report it to OSHA?
No, but the employer has to take actions specified in the plans that have been developed to comply with OSHA requirements.
If the OSHA standard for safety is higher for a certain procedure them the military requirement which safety standard should be followed?
In the military environment, the military safety standard applies, regardless of what the OSHA standard might be, unless there is a formal military policy specifying that the military will meet or exceed OSHA safety requirements.For workplaces outside the military, the military standard is irrelevant.
Who is responsible for complying with OSHA?
The employer is responsible for complying with OSHA regulations, but an employer can hold an employee accountable for failure to follow directions or established procedures intended to ensure compliance.
Does OSHA have jurisdiction over the Army?
By Executive Order the Army, and the other branches of the US armed forces, are directed to provide occupational safety and health at least as stringent as that of OSHA. The executive branch administrative agencies (like OSHA) don't generally have authority on military installations, or in military operations. Typically there will be a military manual that essentually restates the civilian requirements, but is enforced by inspectors in the military. Of course, if the General has an issue and calls the local OSHA office an inspector would be willing do an inspection.
Where there are no specific OSHA standards and employers must comply with the OSH Acts?
General industry standard
How does Executive Order 12196 effect OSHA and the Army?
Executive Order 12196 was issued on 26 February. It applies to all agencies of the Executive Branch of the US Government, except military personnel and uniquely military equipment. In broad terms, it requires that each Executive Agency furnish to employees places and conditions of employment that are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm, establish and operate a formal Occupational Safety and Health Program, designate an agency official to manage that program, and comply with the OSHA standards except where an alternative agency standard may be approved by the Secretary of Labor. This Executive had little effect on OSHA, other than expanding somewhat its advisory role to other Federal agencies. Its effect on the Army was to require that Army operation's that were not uniquely military in character had to comply with OSHA standards. However, enforcement was from within the Department of Defense.
What types of workplaces have to comply with OSHA standards?
MOST workplaces that employe employees (people work for pay) in the US must comply with OSHA standards. Certain employers are exempt- very small businesses, government agencies, such as the Army and Navy, and employers that are regulated by other agencies (such as MSHA, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, etc)
An agency that regulates business?
There are many government agencies that regulate business, such as OSHA. Businesses must comply with their rules and regulations or get fined.
Three organizations whose local state and federal requirements you need to comply with at the hazmat awareness level?
(Osha) (Dot) (Epa)
