Osh Flashcards
The heavy cost of accident
Medical bills
Wages of workers on medical leave
Damage to equipment and materials
• Overtime work
• Employee replacement costs, in case of fatal accident
Common health hazards at work include:
• Use of organic chemicals and toxic substances
• Fumes, dust and smoke
• Radiation
• Infection
• Noise and vibration levels
• Extreme temperatures
Everyone is responsible for safety and health at work, especially
• The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH)
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• The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Employers
• Employees
All employers with more than five employees are required under OSHA to:
• Draft a SAFETY POLICY
• Communicate it to employees
• Revise it as necessary
OSHA requires all employers with ?
40 or more employees to appoint a SAFETY COMMITTEE.
the function of the committee include-
establishing policies
analysing records on accidents and health problems.