4 Things You Need To Know About OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance normally conjures up thoughts of enforcement and fines. The impulse for budget-conscious employers is run the other way or cast a suspicious eye when an OSHA inspector comes along. But when the issue is one of safety, it shouldn’t be thrown aside. OSHA must be given its due importance. Take help from companies like Impact Safety, who have practical experience in OSHA compliance, workplace safety, fire protection, hazardous materials and confined space entry and confined space rescue. With a dedicated group of safety and health professionals, they will form the backbone of your safety compliance.Here are three general truths about OSHA that you shouldn’t dismiss1) There’s nothing like an "OSHA Certification!"

There’s a common belief that OSHA certifies workers. But in reality, no worker can get "OSHA certified". OSHA safety certification does not exist. Trainees receive course completion cards from OSHA "authorized" trainers who conduct OSHA "authorized" courses or the OSHA Outreach training. Mind you, no "OSHA certification." That said, on completion of OSHA’s training classes, the trainee is issued an official Department of Labor (DOL) OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour card. However, a worker does not have to be in possession of an official DOL card to be considered OSHA compliant. Adequate training on how to stay safe on the worksite is meritorious enough.

2. OSHA does not determine training needs

The OSHA Outreach Training which is OSHA-authorized to provide a Department of Labor OSHA card is only a baseline for conducting training. Training is imparted via its standard 10 and 30-hour courses. Topics include Construction's "Focus Four" hazards, and other required topics which can be elevated with on-the-job training depending on the working site. The crux of this type of training is that companies are the architects of their training programs. Crafting a training program must be based on their specific training needs as per their worksite. OSHA has only released guidelines for training. They do not necessarily know what standards apply to each worksite.

3. Osha Outreach Training is the route for an official Department of Labor card

OSHA’s Outreach Training which issues the official Department of Labor card is a mandatory requirement in many states and on specific job sites such as any governmental work site, oil rigs, or certain states, such as the state of New York. Given this strict stipulation in some cases, then one must only register for a course that will issue such as an official Department of Labor card. Only a limited number of approved providers will be available to dispatch this official pass. In case of any confusion over whether you need a Department of Labor card, check with your employer or research state or local laws.

4. International workers can take OHSA-related training

US workers can avail of OSHA’s outreach training. And though international workers are not specifically covered under the protection of OSHA, they too can take OSHA-related training on how to minimize risk.

As mentioned above a company like Impact Safety has an effective safety program that helps businesses stay safe. To reduce their risks and protect their assets and create a safe, compliant work ambiance. On offer is a team of part-time or full-team staff that can be engaged for a day or every day. Whatever it takes to make your workplace safe and secure. Through hands-on training, consulting and emergency response, clients are providing with safety services. Services backed by experienced staff who have spent time on the field, not just in closed training rooms. Thirty-five years into the business, the company can quickly identify areas that need improvement and share the most relevant and up-to-date information for creating efficient, safe and cost-effective operations within your business.