Washington — OSHA has revealed a Spanish language model of its Small Business Safety and Health Handbook.
Developed in partnership with NIOSH, the handbook summarizes the advantages of an efficient security and well being program, options self-inspection checklists to assist employers determine office hazards, and evaluations necessary office security and well being sources for small companies.
Along with offering suggestions on implementing a security and well being program, the handbook affords a normal overview of housekeeping, recordkeeping and reporting, and posting required security and well being data on the office.
The self-inspection guidelines part covers greater than 20 totally different gadgets, from compressed gasoline cylinders, electrical security and ergonomics to walking-working surfaces, office violence prevention and younger employees.
The handbook additionally particulars the Whistleblower Protection Program, OSHA’s State Plan program, NIOSH sources, and the way the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 offers small companies help with understanding and complying with OSHA laws and permits them a voice in the event of recent security requirements.
Contact data for OSHA’s nationwide workplace and all 10 of its regional workplaces can also be included.
