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WHAT OSHA REQUIRES EMPLOYERS TO PAY FOR

By Vija Kelly

When OSHA inspectors go into the field, they are expected to follow guidelines set by the federal agency for inspecting compliance with the various regulations.  Knowing what the inspectors are supposed to look for will help you to know what is expected of you. What follows is the information provided inspectors regarding Personal Protective Equipment. The guidelines for inspectors also serve to help you deal with such problems as disappearing safety glasses. The interpretations of the regulations set in the inspection guidelines specifically give employers the right to ask that employees share in the cost of replacement for “lost” items. This is useful information when setting policies about employee responsibility to take care of equipment issued by the employer.

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REGULATIONS: A SUMMARY OF WHERE TO FIND WHAT IN THE CODE

We all know that there are multiple regulations that apply to our workplaces. Finding the ones that apply specifically to our workplace can be a challenge. Easy access to the internet has put all the rules and regulations at our fingertips (or our computer screens) but it has not simplified finding the rules that we are looking for. We thought we would provide you a list of those regulations that apply to most workplaces by subject and including the particular section of the codes(s) where they may be found. Thus, if you go to the OSHA website, www.osha.gov, you can click on the word regulations on the left hand side of the screen and scroll down by number until you reach the regulation you want to access. The same applies to EPA and DOT.

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