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Can OSHA fine employers?
Yes, OSHA can issue fines and citations to employers who do not comply wiht OSHA standards and regulations.
Are employees taxed by OSHA?
No, OSHA is not authorized to fine employees, only employers.
If a fatality occurs in the workplace within how many hours must it be reported to OSHA by the employer?
OSHA must be notified within 8 hours of the employer learning of the fatality. There are exceptions for fatalities that involve a motor vehicle on public highway, etc. See the link at the bottom of the page for more information.
What is OSHA's Definition of an Industrial Area?
OSHA does not try to define an "industrial area." OSHA is concerned with employees working for employers.
What is OSHA's definition of industrial area?
OSHA does not try to define an "industrial area." OSHA is concerned with employees working for employers.
what OSHA are employers required to maintain accurate occupational injury and illness records?
OSHA 300
What act requires that employers keep records of workplace injuries?
(OSHA)
Is adrien smith one of 3 employees of ABC landscaping covered by OSHA?
Yes. There is a persistent myth that employers with 10 or fewer employees are exempt for OSHA standards. Except for small family farms, there IS no blanket exemption. Small employers ARE partially exempt from SOME OSHA standards, such as the OSHA 300 recordkeeping.
What form do you use to submit and OSHA complaint?
During an inspection, employers have the right to:
Is it true or false OSHA regulations affect employers and employees under federal government authority?
Except for the Postal Service, federal OSHA has no direct jurisdiction over government employers. Several Federal agencies have memoranda of understanding with OSHA that establish a process for inspections by OSHA, but not for fines. In addition, by Presidential Order, all military agencies must have an occupational safety and health program at least as effective as that of OSHA.
Was the purpose of Executive Order 12196 of February 1980 to expand upon the OSHA requirement for federal employers to have a program consistent with OSHA standards?
true
What are some other responsibilities employers have related to OSHA record keeping?
all of the above
