Improve conditions and the work environment, as well as prevent and reduce possible injuries and
illnesses of workers. Similarly, it helps to save money for employers in long-term organizations.
Who rules
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) carries out the Occupational Health and
Safety Law (OSH Law), which contributes to occupational safety and health by enacting regulations
that convey this ideal.
Guarantees
to the extent possible, it guarantees all men and women working
in the nation safe and healthy working conditions
Formed by
EMPLOYER
with participation of
EMPLOYEES
with the obligation of
1. Timely inform the
employer about latent
hazards and risks in
the workplace 2.
comply with all
applicable OSHA
requirements. 3.
Participate in training
activities. 4. You
provide clear and
truthful information
about your health
status.
They have the right to
1. Review OSHA standards,
regulations and
requirements provided by
the employer 2. Receive
adequate safety and
health training required
by OSHA on toxic
substances and
emergency action plans. 3.
File a confidential
complaint with OSHA. 4.
Look for safe and healthy
working conditions
without retaliation from
your employer. 5. Receive
copies of records of
occupational injuries and
illnesses that occur in your
workplace.
That is in the obligation of
1. If you are an employer covered
by the OSH Act, you must provide
your employees with a safe
workplace, free from hazards
that are causing, or may cause,
death or serious physical injury.
2. Provide tools and equipment
in good condition, including
appropriate personal protective
equipment (PPE). 3. Provide
medical assistance and guidance
to employees who suffer injuries
or illnesses in the workplace. 4.
Provide the required OSHA
training 5. Report accidents that
result in OSHA deaths within
eight hours 6. Report accidents
resulting in hospitalization,
within eight hours 7. Maintain
accurate records of occupational
injuries and illnesses.
And you have the right to
1. Request an inspection order
2. Accompany compliance
officers in inspections. 3.
Request an informal
conference after an
inspection. 4. get information
about potentially toxic
substances in your workplace
5. Demand the performance
of work in conditions of
respect and responsibility.
IN CONCLUSION
Occupational safety and health (OSHA) is vital in every company, not only to improve the working
conditions of employees and avoid economic losses, but so that in the future they find no regrets for
losses of people who do not have security in his workplace, he suffers an accident or illness that could
cost him his life.
protects
The OSH law covers all employees, except public employees in
state and local governments and those who are self-employed.