November 4, 2020 | V3 Views:
Healthcare Professionals – Now is the Time to Review your Health & Safety Plan!
With COVID front and center there is no better time than the present to review your health & safety programs. As employers, we all need to make sure we are doing everything we can to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses and to ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act. By following this step-by-step guide, you can identify many of the major OSHA requirements and guidance materials that may apply to your workplace. Small and new businesses may find Quick Start helpful as an introduction to the compliance assistance resources on OSHA’s website. (Note: OHSA’s Quick Start feature is not a standard or regulation, and creates no new legal obligations. Please read the full DISCLAIMER on the Quick Start page before using the information provided below). Follow the steps below to identify the major OSHA healthcare requirements and guidance materials that may apply to your organization. These steps will lead you to resources on OSHA’s website that will help you comply with OSHA requirements and prevent workplace injuries and illnesses. Step 1: OSHA Requirements That Apply to Many Health Care Employers Step 2: Other Hazards at Health Care Facilities Step 3: Survey Your Workplace for Additional Hazards Step 4: Find Information About Specific Health Care Sectors Step 5: Develop a Comprehensive Safety and Health Program Step 6: Train Your Employees Step 7: Recordkeeping, Reporting, and Posting Step 8: Find Additional Compliance Assistance Information |
Pam Wagner,
SVP and National Practice Leader
Pam.Wagner@v3ins.com
(215) 600-0749