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What is the purpose of guidelines?
The purpose of OSHA regulations is to make workplaces as safe as possible; minimizing accidents, reducing the severity of accidents, and reducing long term illnesses resulting from workplace conditions.
How much weight can one person lift by themselves according to OSHA guidelines?
OSHA does not have guidelines on how much weight one person can lift. However the lifting guidelines from NIOSH suggest a maximum of about 40 pounds.
What agencies govern safety guidelines in auto repair shops?
OSHA
What regulatory body is the responsible for monitoring the observance of standard precautions guidelines?
OSHA
What is the purpose of OSHA in the medical industry?
OSHA has the same purpose in all industries that are subject to that regulatory agency. That purpose is to enforce the general requirement that each employer provide employment and a place of employment that is free from recognized hazards.
What are the OSHA Guidelines?
OSHA has many guidelines for a variety of different situations. It would be necessary to specify the particular workplace or hazard before a more useful answer can be provided but basically, it has been made to ensure the safety of the workers and the pedestrians who could get affected with certain workplaces.
What does OSHA do for the environment?
OSHA does nothing for the environment. Its purpose is for workpalce health and safety. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) is the regulatory body for environment.
What does the letters O.S.H.A. stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
How can I get a copy of OSHA's National safety compliance guidelines?
You can get a copy of OSHA's National safety compliance guidelines by visiting their offical website www.osha-safety-training.com. The website supplies a full list of workplace safety guidelines and CD's are also availiable for $495 each which provide employee's with saftey training. http://www.osha-safety-training.net/
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?
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How does OSHA ensure safety for construction job sites?
If the construction job is not a Federal or State-funded project, then it is required to follow OSHA guidelines. And, you may call the OSHA hotline to report any Life-Threatening workplace issues-- 1-800-321-OSHA. Even if it is a Federal or State contract, you may find help at OSHA. These contracts have a legal exclusion, but OSHA can pressure them to change certain practices.
What safety and health training is OSHA approved?
OSHA has a list of standards and training guidelines that need to be followed. This site will link you to the booklet explaining what needs to be done. http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha2254.pdf
