OSHA Instruction 02-01-058 Flashcards
What does this document do?
Provides guidance to OSHA’s field staff on how to handle inspections and enforcement related to workplace violence.
Who is the audience?
All workplaces where employees are exposed to potential workplace violence, particularly focusing on industries with a higher incidence, like healthcare, social services, late-night retail, and delivery services.
What guidelines are provided for Inspection and Enforcement?
- OSHA compliance officers are instructed on how to identify potential workplace violence hazards during inspections.
- Specific procedures for conducting inspections, including what evidence to gather, such as employer policies, records of past incidents, and the implementation of safety measures.
- Emphasizes the importance of evaluating the effectiveness of an employer’s workplace violence prevention program.
What is the General Duty Clause?
Requires employers to provide a safe and healthy workplace that is free from recognized hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm.
What record keeping is required?
Employers are required to record incidents of workplace violence if they meet OSHA’s recordkeeping criteria, which include incidents that result in days away from work, medical treatment beyond first aid, or other significant injuries.
What is said about outreach and training?
The instruction encourages OSHA personnel to provide outreach and training to employers and workers about the risks of workplace violence and effective prevention strategies.
Purpose?
Instruction aims to ensure that OSHA enforces workplace safety in a consistent manner regarding workplace violence, focusing on prevention, mitigation, and proper response to incidents.
